12 Missing After Landslide in Ganjam, Four Dead in Kandhamal Amid Cyclone Arnab
12 Missing After Landslide in Ganjam, Four Dead in Kandhamal Amid Cyclone Arnab
IN · Published Nov 1, 2026
• Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab has caused significant damage across Odisha, with 17 districts affected.
• Ganjam district witnessed a landslide in Gidipabali village under Bhanjanagar block, leaving 12 people missing.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have caused significant loss of life and property in Odisha. In Ganjam district, over 100,000 people have been affected by floods, with 40,000 displaced and taking shelter in 367 relief camps. Gajapati district has also reported over 25,000 flood-affected residents. The landslides have destroyed homes and disrupted rescue operations, leaving many families in distress. The ongoing impact of Cyclone Arnab continues to pose risks of further flooding and landslides in the region.

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