Archive · 28 May 2025
Landslide Disrupts Road Connectivity in Gajapati District
Heavy rainfall caused a landslide in Gajapati, partially blocking a road.
This made it harder for some people to travel, especially those in six villages near the Kandhamal border.
While small cars and bikes can still get through, bigger vehicles can't.
Local authorities are working to fix the road and clear away the dirt.
The Collector said the work would begin after the rain stops.
This heavy rain also caused problems in another district, Ganjam, where there was flooding and the city is trying to clean up clogged drains.
Landslide occurred due to heavy rainfall in Gajapati district.
Road communication between Katama and Phajiguda was disrupted.
Six villages along the Gajapati-Kandhamal border were affected.
Light vehicles are operating, but heavy vehicles are unable to pass.
Authorities are working to clear the road and restore communication.
- Who
- Residents of six villages, local authorities
- What
- Landslide partially disrupted road connectivity.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Gajapati district, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused a landslide.
- Affected District
- Gajapati
- Affected Villages
- Katama, Paliguda, Jadingi, Gotha, Tangili, Rangagudi, Tuabadi
- Road affected
- Katama to Phajiguda
- Vehicles affected
- Heavy vehicles
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Action
- Road clearing