Heavy Rain and Landslides Disrupt Infrastructure in Odisha
What happened
Relentless rain and strong winds over the past three days caused landslides, fallen trees, and rising water levels in Thuamul Rampur block in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. This has cut off several villages and damaged houses and public infrastructure. A landslide near Hadsil village blocked a road, and the heavy rain also disrupted education at a primary school.
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Why it matters
The heavy rainfall, part of a depression moving inland from the Bay of Bengal, has severely disrupted normal life and access to basic services across parts of Odisha. The damage to infrastructure and roads affects local commerce and supply chains.
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall to eastern and central Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
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Who's involved
- OdishaThe state of Odisha, which is experiencing severe weather impacts.
- Malkangiri districtMalkangiri district, where the severe disruption is reported.
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Part of
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall to eastern and central Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.Also in this story
- A deep depression affects Odisha and Chhattisgarh, prompting Met Office and RMC to issue specific rainfall warnings and forecasts for South Bengal.
- A low-pressure area formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh, while Nainital is facing alerts due to current weather systems.
- Deep depression caused widespread flooding and landslides in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
- Heavy rains and damage reported in Chilika and Andhra Pradesh following a deep depression crossing the coast.
The entities involved
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Odisha
state in Eastern India
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