Gajapati district has borne the brunt of relentless heavy rains triggered by a low-pressure system, leading to multiple landslides across the region.

The downpours have claimed two lives, with authorities scrambling to restore normalcy amid flood-like conditions and widespread disruptions.

The victims have been identified as Trinath Nayak from Bastriguda Panchayat and Lakshman Nayak from Meripli Panchayat. In the wake of the tragedy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each to the bereaved families from the State Disaster Management Authority. Expressing deep anguish over the incident, Majhi directed immediate relief measures and expedited rescue operations in the district.

Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, Mining and Steel Minist

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