Odisha Landslides Claim Four Lives; 12 Missing in Bhanjanagar

31 Oct 2026, 07:08 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: At least four people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainfall under the influence of Cyclone Arnab in Odisha, while 12 others remain missing following a landslide in Ganjam district. Three deaths have been reported from Raikia block in Kandhamal district and one from Gajapati district.

According to Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Prabhakar Patil, the 12 people went missing after a landslide struck Gidipabali village under Baibali Panchayat in Bhanjanagar block of Ganjam district.

A massive search and rescue operation has been underway since last night to trace the missing people. Around 160 to 170 personnel from the Fire Services, Special Operations Group (SOG) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for the operation.

Meanwhile, relief and rehabilitation efforts have been intensified in the flood-affected districts of Ganjam and Gajapati.

In Ganjam district, a total of 1,05,622 people have been affected by the floods and heavy rainfall. Around 39,619 people are currently staying in 367 relief camps, where food and other essential facilities are being provided.

Similarly, approximately 21,782 people have been affected in Gajapati district, with relief facilities being provided through 340 relief camps.

The administration is also working to restore essential services disrupted by the heavy rainfall. Electricity supply in Asika is expected to be restored today. Around 80 to 85 per cent of the district’s power infrastructure has already been restored.

In another major relief measure, food packets will be air-dropped in Chhatrapur and Bheempur villages to ensure that people in inaccessible areas receive essential supplies, the SRC said.

With four deaths confirmed and 12 people still missing, rescue operations and relief measures continue across the affected districts. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and making efforts to provide assistance to stranded and displaced residents.

Odisha Landslides Claim Four Lives; 12 Missing in Bhanjanagar

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