Ganjam Floods: Landslides at 13 Locations Disrupt Road Connectivity

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Aska: The flood situation in Odisha’s Ganjam district remains grim in the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab, with several areas still submerged and road connectivity severely affected due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.

According to reports, landslides have occurred at 13 locations across different districts of Odisha, disrupting vehicular movement and leaving several roads blocked.

In Kandhamal district, landslides have been reported at Kalinga Ghati, Bolangia, Gajalbadi, Hatimunda, Kruhubada and Dangisire, affecting transportation along important road stretches.

Similarly, landslides at Taptapani, Badadeula and Balibada in Gajapati district have disrupted road communication.

In Ganjam district, huge boulders have rolled down onto the road at Bankeswari, obstructing vehicular movement. Landslides have also been reported at Goudabila and Pottangi in Koraput district.

Meanwhile, several areas of Ganjam remain waterlogged following incessant rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab, leaving residents stranded.

784 people rescued from flood-affected areas

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Rescue teams have evacuated a total of 784 people from inundated areas across the affected districts.

Of these, 303 people were rescued from Berhampur and 359 from Chhatrapur, while 31 people were evacuated from Gajapati district and 91 from Kandhamal.

Apart from rescuing stranded residents, emergency response teams have carried out water drainage operations at 109 locations to reduce waterlogging.

As many as 78 animals have also been rescued from flood-affected areas.

The widespread flooding and landslides have disrupted normal life across several parts of southern Odisha, with road connectivity remaining a major concern in the affected regions.

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