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CPI(M) Seeks Urgent Relief for Flood-Hit Bari Families

CPI(M) Seeks Urgent Relief for Flood-Hit Bari Families
Thousands hit by floods in Bari, CPI (M) seeks urgent relief measures · thestatesman.com

Floods have affected many families in Bari block of Jajpur district.

The CPI(M) said some villages are underwater and many homes, crops and roads have been damaged.

It also said people are struggling to get drinking water, electricity, healthcare and food.

The party alleged that rescue teams and relief supplies have not reached everyone quickly enough.

It said cooked meals have not been provided for three days.

The CPI(M) wants the government to send food, water, medicine and temporary shelters immediately.

It also wants medical teams and safer relief centres for families.

The party is asking for a careful damage survey, compensation and repairs to roads, bridges, water systems and electricity lines.

Key facts

Affected area
Bari block, Jajpur district
Reported damage
Houses, crops, roads, bridges, culverts, drinking-water systems and electricity infrastructure
Relief concerns
The CPI(M) alleged shortages of food, drinking water, medicines, temporary shelter and cooked meals
Requested supplies
Rice, pulses, flattened rice, jaggery, baby food, drinking water, clothing and other essentials
Medical support
Deployment of medical teams, medicines and anti-snake-venom
Government demands
A transparent damage assessment, compensation based on actual losses and an all-party inquiry
Party action
A CPI(M) delegation from the Jajpur district committee visited affected areas and collected information

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