There has been a major landslide in Taptapani Ghat road under the influence of Cyclone Arnab. National Highway No. 326 has seen flooding at various places. Due to heavy rains under the influence of Cyclone Arnab the situation in Gajapati and Ganjam district is scary.
Due to severe landslide in Taptapani Ghati near Mohana, vehicular traffic has come to a complete standstill. Large pieces of rock and mud have fallen from the hills and accumulated on the roads.
In addition, it has become impossible to cross the road due to the water coming from the hill at a high speed. Even an ambulance carrying a patient from Mohana to Berhampur could not proceed further. The ambulance was forced to turn back.
Meanwhile, a part of National Highway No. 326 has been washed away in the rain near the the Gajapati district. This important road connecting Berhampur to South Odisha has been completely disrupted due to the damage. Since the road has been washed away, many passengers and drivers are returning back.
On the one hand, the landslide at Taptapani Ghat, and on the other hand, the incident of the National Highway being washed away near the river embankment has seriously affected the transport system. This has created a big problem especially for the transport of emergency vehicles and the movement of common people.
