Gidipabali Landslide: Eight Still Missing After Cyclone-Triggered Disaster in Odisha
Gidipabali Landslide: Eight Still Missing After Cyclone-Triggered Disaster in Odisha
IN · Published Nov 5, 2026
• A devastating landslide struck Gidipabali village in Odisha's Ganjam district on 28 October 2026, around 3 am, following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Arnab.
• The landslide buried houses under mud, rocks, uprooted trees, and water, leaving 11 people missing.

Impact & Risks

The landslide has devastated Gidipabali village, home to nine families with a population of 26. The disaster has caused significant loss of life and property, leaving the local community in grief. The presence of massive boulders, some as large as houses, poses a risk to rescue operations and delays the recovery of missing individuals. Continuous rainfall in the region could exacerbate the situation, increasing the risk of further landslides and hampering relief efforts.

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