An IFAW-WTI animal rescue team has launched a mobile veterinary camp for treatment of the animals hit by the Phailin.
The team began its operation from Subalaya village on Wednesday morning and till afternoon, more than 30 animals were treated for various ailments, including injuries and fever caused during the cyclone. The animals were also de-wormed and provided with mineral supplements.
With flash floods continuing to remain a threat in a number of districts, an IFAW-WTI assessment team has reached Kendrapada to assess the damage and initiate animal relief activities.
“Day before yesterday, we held meetings with volunteers and veterinarians and formed broad teams to run multiple camps in Ganjam and Kendrapada districts,” said Rudra Prasanna Mahapatra, field officer, IFAW-WTI.
“Dr Reetika Maheshwari along with three other veterinarians is leading a team in Ganjam and Radhika Bhagat along with her mobile team has moved on to Kendrapada,” he added.
“We will finish our work in Subalaya today, and plan to carry on the camp in Birudigada tomorrow,” said Dr Maheshwari.“We will move to other districts once we are through in Ganjam and Kendrapada,” she added.
Meanwhile, efforts are on by WTI to contact all Divisional Forest Officers in Odisha, beginning with those in the coastal areas to identify cases of wild animals in distress.