Cyclone 'Montha: Landslide cuts off key routes in Odisha’s Gajapati

Due to the impact of Cyclone 'Montha' induced heavy rain, a massive boulder fell on the road in Gajapati district on Tuesday.

 As per reports, a major landslide occurred at Badagaon Ghat under R Udayagiri block in the district, where large rocks and mud have fallen onto the road. As a result, communication between Ramagiri and Badagaon has been completely cut off. Connectivity to five nearby villages, as well as to Ganjam district, has also been severely affected. 

Upon being informed about the incident, R. Udayagiri, BDO, and an NDRF team visited the spot to take stock of the situation. As per sources, an effort will soon be made to clear the road to normalise communication along the route.

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Earlier in the day, a section of a hill collapsed along the Linga–Barabha road under Partoda panchayat in Kashinagar block in the district under the impact of Cyclone 'Montha'.

The landslide brought down large rocks and debris, blocking the road and halting vehicular movement.

District authorities promptly initiated road clearance operations to restore connectivity and ensure public safety. According to reports, a portion of the road has been completely washed away, making it impossible for four-wheelers to pass through.