Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 -- Odisha's Gajapati district is home to a predominantly tribal population, with around 70 per cent of residents belonging to indigenous communities. For generations, they have built their lives on the hilly slopes. But in recent years, recurring landslides have damaged their houses, crops, and livelihoods.

The district witnessed a major disaster once again on October 2, just years after the devastating Cyclone Titli in 2018. Hundreds were displaced, and fear of another landslide continues to haunt residents

Since Cyclone Titli, Gajapati has experienced landslides almost every year, causing both loss of life and property. Development projects have been damaged repeatedly, pushing the district's growth back by several...