Ganjam/Alive News: A landslide in Odisha’s Ganjam district has claimed seven lives, while six people remain missing. Meanwhile, dense fog has covered 20 cities in Uttar Pradesh, disrupting railway services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for 10 districts of Tamil Nadu.
Seven Killed in Odisha Landslide, Six Missing
Five more bodies were recovered on Thursday from a hill village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, taking the death toll to seven. Six people are still missing after being buried under the debris.
The landslide was triggered by Cyclone Arnab, which struck the region on October 28. Rescue operations are continuing to locate the missing people.
Fog Covers 20 Cities in Uttar Pradesh
Cold weather is gradually setting in across Uttar Pradesh. On Friday morning, fog covered 20 cities, including Lucknow, Barabanki, Maharajganj, Shravasti and Sambhal.
Poor visibility has also affected railway operations. Five trains passing through Mirzapur have been cancelled for the next three months due to fog-related concerns.
Rain and Thunderstorm Alert in 10 Tamil Nadu Districts
The IMD has issued an alert for light to moderate rainfall in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kancheepuram and Tiruvannamalai.
Some areas may also experience light thunderstorms and lightning. According to the weather department, these conditions are expected to continue until 1 am on November 6.
