Odisha showcased remarkable disaster preparedness after Cyclone Montha. Road connectivity in Gajapati district was restored within eight hours of a major landslide. Continuous rainfall had triggered the landslide, disrupting movement along key routes in the area.

Gajapati Landslide and Immediate Response

According to officials, the landslide occurred on Tuesday along the Ramagiri–Badagaon Ghat road in R. Udayagiri block, isolating five villages and disrupting the main route linking Gajapati with Ganjam district.

Swift Action by NDRF and Local Administration

Following a decrease in rainfall on Wednesday, the Gajapati district administration, supported by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the police, launched a coordinated clearance operation.

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