Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall under the influence of remnants of Cyclone Montha have disrupted road communication to four villages along the ghat road near Balibada village under Mohana block in Odisha's Gajapati district on Thursday. The collapse of portions of hills caused soil and mud to slide onto the road, creating blockages and hindering movement in the affected areas.

According to reports, the incident occurred following heavy rain caused by Cyclone Montha, which has weakened the hill slopes in the region. The continuous downpour since led to repeated mudslides, leaving the villagers anxious and concerned.

Locals Report Repeated Mudslides In Region

Residents stated that a similar mudslide had occurred earlier in the same area, and just as conditions began to stabili

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