Two Killed in Odisha Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Triggers Disaster: Rescue Operations Ongoing

Oct 04, 2025 10:34 am CST

Heavy rainfall in Odisha's Gajapati district has resulted in fatal landslides claiming two lives, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing compensation for victims' families and directing immediate rescue operations. The India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert as severe weather continues to affect Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput districts, with emergency teams working to locate missing persons and clear blocked roads.