Odisha Govt Races to Restore Kalinga Ghat After Landslides
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides at two locations on Kalinga Ghat (NH‑157), prompting the Odisha government to initiate urgent restoration and safety measures.
Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh inspected the affected sites in Kandhamal district, directing immediate clearance of loose rocks, soil, and hazardous debris.
Vehicular movement has been restricted until safety protocols are in place, with regulated single‑lane traffic allowed at one site through a 400‑metre taper arrangement.
An expert team from IIT has been tasked with investigating the causes at Km 86.380 and Km 86.675.
Their recommendations will guide permanent remedial measures and future road‑restoration works.
Senior district and highway engineers, along with Kandhamal Collector Vedbhushan, accompanied Singh during the inspection.
The landslides underscore the vulnerability of ghat sections to extreme weather events, highlighting the need for long‑term structural solutions.
