July 27th 2024.
In the Malkangiri district of Odisha, heavy rains caused by a well-marked low-pressure system have led to a major landslide near the village of Tumba Padar. As a result, 18 villages have been completely cut off from the rest of the state. This occurred on Saturday afternoon, amid heavy downpours which have also caused landslides in other areas of the district, as well as in Lamataput and Nandapur in the nearby Koraput district. These incidents have greatly affected transportation in the region.
The Special Relief Commissioner's office has confirmed the landslide in Malkangiri and has been working to clear the roads. According to the SRC, Satyabrata Sahu, discussions have been held with the district collector and efforts are underway to restore traffic movement as soon as possible. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a bulletin, predicting continued heavy rain in Odisha until July 31. The low-pressure system is expected to move west northwestwards in the next 24 hours.
The IMD has warned of heavy rain in several districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Bolangir, Nuapada, Sonepur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Angul, Deogarh, Boudh, and Kalahandi. In addition, there is a possibility of squally weather with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday. As a precaution, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea, as it is likely to remain rough.
The forecast for the coming days also includes heavy rain in several districts, such as Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Nuapada, and Nabarangpur on July 28. The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rain in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore over the next 24 hours, and in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur on July 31. On August 1, heavy rainfall is expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Deogarh, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Rayagada.
The situation in Malkangiri and other affected areas is being closely monitored by officials and rescue efforts are underway. People are advised to exercise caution and follow safety measures during this period of heavy rain.
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