Rescue operation at landslide-hit south Odisha village halted; families prepare for final rituals

Rescue operation at landslide-hit south Odisha village halted; families prepare for final rituals

The decision to temporarily suspend the operation was taken after experts assessed that the remains, if any, could be buried under nearly 30 feet of debris, Kandhamal District Collector Vedbhusan said

Odisha landslide: Search suspended for 10 missing as families prepare final rites

Authorities temporarily halted search and rescue operations at landslide-ravaged Gidipabali village in south Odisha on Wednesday due to inclement weather. Families of 10 missing persons now prepare to perform final rituals. Successive landslides buried homes under nearly 30 feet of heavy debris. Kandhamal District Collector Vedbhusan confirmed the suspension after experts assessed the severe site […]

Odisha Unveils Relocation Plan for Vulnerable Hilltop Habitats After Gidipabali Landslide

Following the tragic Gidipabali landslide, the Odisha government has unveiled a broad strategy to relocate communities residing in vulnerable hilltop and foothill settlements to prevent future disasters. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that a comprehensive survey is underway to map out high-risk habitats, with a primary focus on landslide-prone districts such as […] The post Odisha Unveils Relocation Plan for Vul…

After Gidipabali mishap, Odisha plans relocation of people living in landslide-prone areas

Bhubaneswar: After the devastating landslide at Gidipabali village that claimed at least two lives and left several others missing, the Odisha government has drawn up a plan to prevent deaths due to landslides by relocating people living on and below vulnerable hills in the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said. The government has identified hundreds of landslide-prone locations in Kandhamal and Gajapati districts. P…