Monsoon Fury in Sundargarh: Massive Landslide Hits NH-520
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Heavy rains triggered a landslide near Chunaghati in Koida, Sundargarh, blocking a key mining route.
Boulders, mud, and trees slid onto the highway; cracks in the guard wall raise fears of further collapse.
Odisha under red and orange warnings as monsoon rains continue to pose landslide and flood threats.
Sundargarh, Jul 27: A major landslide occurred near Chunaghati in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, severely disrupting traffic on National Highway 520 — a vital lifeline for the region’s mining economy.
Triggered by relentless monsoon rains under the influence of a low-pressure system, the incident unfolded near the Koida mining area, where large boulders, mud, and uprooted trees slid down from the hills onto the highway.
The landslide, which took place on the Rajamunda-Koida stretch, caused a complete halt in vehicular movement. The guard wall near Chunaghati developed deep cracks, and the continuous sliding of debris has turned the area into a high-risk zone.
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✨According to local reports, the saturated soil and runoff from nearby drainage channels worsened the situation, covering the road in thick layers of mud and stone.
Emergency response teams are working to clear the debris and assess the structural damage.
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