Indian Navy sets up relief camps at Batipada and Talchua for Cyclone Dana-hit villages in Odisha
On 26 October 2024, the Indian Navy said it had mobilised relief for Cyclone Dana-affected villages in Odisha, setting up relief camps at Batipada and Talchua and distributing 9,000 meals.
Summary
On 26 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence said the Indian Navy had mobilised relief efforts for villages in Odisha affected by Cyclone Dana, including Kanhapur, Bagapatia, Barahipur, Magarkanda, Charigheria and Satabhaya. Relief camps were set up at Batipada and Talchua and 9,000 meals were distributed. NOIC (Odisha) partnered with State agencies to run a medical camp for about 400 people, and two mobile relief teams were deployed to reach remote areas.
Key facts
- Date
- 26 Oct 2024
- State
- Odisha
- Cyclone
- Dana
- Relief camps
- Batipada and Talchua
- Meals distributed
- 9,000
- Medical camp
- About 400 people
- Mobile relief teams
- 2
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the Indian Navy set up relief camps for Cyclone Dana-affected villages in Odisha (PIB, 26 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Batipada and Talchua
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: relief camps have been established at Batipada and Talchua.
How many meals had the Indian Navy distributed in Cyclone Dana-affected areas of Odisha, as per the release of 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 9,000
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: a total of 9,000 meals have been distributed to the affected populations.
The medical camp set up with State agencies after Cyclone Dana (PIB, 26 October 2024) offered assistance to approximately how many people?
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Correct answer: B — 400
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: NOIC(ODS) partnered with State agencies to set up a medical camp that offers medical assistance to approximately 400 individuals.