Landslide in Odisha’s Ganjam Leaves 12 Missing; Rescue Efforts Intensify

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A landslide triggered by torrential rain and Cyclone Arnab has left 12 people missing in Odisha’s Ganjam district, with the rain-related death toll rising to four. The incident occurred on Friday in Gidipabali village, located on a hilltop along the Ganjam-Kandhamal border. Officials confirmed that 13 people were initially reported missing, with one rescued alive and taken to a relief shelter. Over 170 personnel from the NDRF, ODRAF, fire services, and the SOG of Odisha Police are involved in the search operation. In Dangesi village, three family members, including a nine-month-old baby, died in another landslide. The flood situation in Ganjam and Gajapati districts remains critical, with nearly 40,000 people in relief camps and over 1.05 lakh affected. The India Meteorological Department forecasts another cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal by late November 2026.

Reporting: Indian Express India

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