Cyclone Arnab effect: Heavy rain alert in Odisha, schools closed in several districts

29 Oct 2026, 03:15 by Baisakhi · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Rainfall is likely to intensify across Odisha today under the influence of Cyclone Arnab, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

As per reports, three districts including Sundargada, Jharsuguda and Baragada are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall, while northern Odisha may also witness heavy showers. Some places could receive rainfall of up to 20 cm.

Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph. Although the cyclone has weakened, the threat of heavy rainfall remains. Low-lying areas may face waterlogging due to intense showers.

Meanwhile, all government and private schools and Anganwadi centres in Subarnapur district have been declared closed for the day due to continuous rainfall under the influence of Cyclone Arnab.

The closure was announced by District Education Officer Ghanshyam Meher on the instructions of the District Collector.

School closures have also been reported in Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal districts.

Cyclone Arnab effect: Heavy rain alert in Odisha, schools closed in several districts

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