Family of Three, Including Infant, Killed in Kandhamal Landslide
Family of Three, Including Infant, Killed in Kandhamal Landslide
IN · Published Nov 1, 2026
• A massive landslide in Dangeshi village under Manikeswar panchayat, Kandhamal district, Odisha, claimed the lives of three family members, including a seven-month-old infant.
• The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, sweeping away their house and 15 others in the area.

Impact & Risks

The landslide has devastated Dangeshi village, leaving residents in mourning and causing significant property damage. The destruction of 15 houses has displaced several families, adding to the distress of the affected community. Continuous rainfall and unstable hillside conditions pose ongoing risks of further landslides, complicating rescue and recovery operations.

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