Kalinga Ghat Landslide Cripples Connectivity, Sparks Urgent Recovery Efforts
A massive landslide has struck the Kalinga Ghat region, leaving the area in a perilous state and severing vital road connectivity between Kandhamal and Ganjam districts.
The incident, triggered by the collapse of large boulders and soil from the hillside, has rendered the highway impassable and halted all vehicular movement.
Officials from the National Highway Authority rushed to the site to assess the damage and strategise safe restoration methods.
The SDO of Phulbani Division is currently evaluating how to initiate repairs without endangering workers, as the terrain remains unstable.
Debris clearance began nearly 20 hours after the disaster, but uncertainty looms over when full restoration will be completed.
Locals and commuters are left stranded, with no alternative routes available.
The landslide has reignited concerns over infrastructure resilience in Odisha’s hilly regions, especially during monsoon months. Authorities are expected to release a detailed recovery timeline soon.
