Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Landslide Disrupts Traffic On Odisha’s NH-520
Heavy rain caused part of a hillside to fall onto a highway in Odisha.
The landslide happened at Barabanka Ghat in Keonjhar district.
Soil, rocks and other debris covered much of one side of the road.
This made it harder for cars, buses and trucks to pass.
Police told drivers to be careful on the affected stretch.
Drivers were asked to slow down and not overtake or speed.
Workers started removing the debris to reopen the road normally.
Officials are watching the area because more rain could cause additional soil and rocks to fall.
No deaths or major damage to vehicles were reported immediately.
Heavy rain triggered a landslide on National Highway 520 at Barabanka Ghat in Keonjhar district on Monday.
A hillside collapse sent soil, rocks and debris onto the highway’s carriageway.
Nearly half of one side of the road was covered, disrupting vehicle movement.
Keonjhar Police advised motorists traveling from Bhadrasahi toward Rajamunda to drive cautiously.
Authorities began clearing the debris and reported no immediate casualties or major vehicle damage.
- Who
- Authorities, Keonjhar Police and motorists using National Highway 520 were involved.
- What
- A rain-triggered landslide covered part of the highway with soil, rocks and debris, disrupting traffic.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Barabanka Ghat on National Highway 520, under Rugudi police station in Odisha’s Keonjhar district.
- Why
- Heavy rain caused a portion of the hillside to collapse.
- Incident
- Landslide caused by heavy rain
- Location
- Barabanka Ghat, Keonjhar district, Odisha
- Highway
- National Highway 520
- Traffic impact
- Nearly half of one side of the highway was covered by debris
- Police advisory
- Motorists traveling from Bhadrasahi toward Rajamunda were urged to exercise caution
- Response
- Authorities began clearing debris and monitoring the hillside
- Reported casualties
- No casualties or major vehicle damage were reported immediately