Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Friday expressed deep grief over the deaths and reports of several people missing following a massive landslide in Kandhamal district triggered by Cyclone Arnab.
In a post on X, Naveen said he was saddened to learn about the loss of lives and reports of many missing due to landslide in Kandhamal district under the influence of Cyclone Arnab.
Expressing concern over the situation, the former Chief Minister urged the government to ensure all steps are taken promptly for the safe rescue of the affected people and to restore normalcy in public life.
“I am saddened to know about the loss of lives and several people missing due to landslide in Kandhamal district of Odisha under the influence of Cyclone ‘Arnab’. I urge the government to swiftly ensure all necessary steps are taken for the safe rescue of the people and to facilitate the restoration of normal life. In this hour of grief, I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the eternal peace of the departed souls”, read Naveen Patnaik’s post.
It is pertinent to mention that three members of a family, including a nine-month-old infant, were killed after a landslide struck Dangesi village under Raikia block in Kandhamal district. The deceased have been identified as Achyuta Pradhan, his wife Anisha Pradhan and their nine-month-old child.
In a separate incident, a massive landslide has devastated Gidipabali village on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border, leaving 13 people missing, while 11 others have been rescued.
Reports have also emerged of landslides at six locations near Gatingia panchayat along the Ganjam-Kandhamal border under G Udayagiri block.
