Bhubaneswar: A fresh landslide occurred on the Kalinga Ghat road in Odisha following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone 'Arnab', with a large rock falling from the hillside near Andharikot.

The landslide occurred at the same spot where a portion of National Highway-157 had been washed away by heavy rain on September 24. The recurrence of the landslide has raised concerns as repair work at the site had not yet been completed.

The Kalinga Ghat road connects Ganjam and Kandhamal districts and is an important route for movement between the two districts. The stretch near Andharikot has been prone to repeated landslides, prompting the construction of a guard wall to prevent further damage.

However, the fresh landslide incident has created another challenge for restoration work at the site.