Gajapati: 15 Tourists Stranded in Mahendragiri Due to Heavy Rainfall Rescued

Gajapati: 15 tourists stranded in Mahendragiri due to heavy rainfall rescued

Bhubaneswar: A group of 15 tourists from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, who were stranded in the Mahendragiri hills in Odisha's Gajapati district due to heavy rainfall, were rescued on Thursday by forest officials with the support of police. The tourists had gone to Mahendragiri during the Dussehra holidays. However, a sudden spell of rain led to landslides in the area, cutting off their way back. Following an extensive rescue operation, all tourists …

Deep Depression Triggers Fatal Landslides in Odisha; One Dead, Two Missing, Several Rescued - The Logical Indian

A deep depression crossed Odisha’s coast near Gopalpur on October 2 evening, triggering deadly landslides in Gajapati district that reportedly killed one person and left two missing, while stranding 24 tourists on Mahendragiri Hills before their successful rescue. The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for seven districts including Puri, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Ganjam, Kalahandi and Kandhamal, with rainfall expected to co…

Father & Son Missing, Tourists Stranded As Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Odisha’s Gajapati

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday deputed Minister of Mines and Steel Bibhuti Jena to Gajapati district, which has been witnessing very heavy rainfall leading to a rise in the water level of several rivers, to assess the situation and expedite relief efforts. The Chief Minister spoke with the Gajapati district collector to inquire about the situation. He has directed the Special Relief Commissioner to provide immediate necessar…