Cyclone Arnab Hits Southern Odisha, Rescue and Relief Efforts Intensify

Cyclone Arnab made landfall in the southern districts of Odisha, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that have caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and agricultural fields. The storm’s impact has been described as devastating by local authorities, who have reported widespread flooding and power outages across the affected area.

In response, the state disaster management agency, along with the National Disaster Response Force, has mobilised rescue teams to reach stranded residents. Relief supplies, including food, clean water and medical kits, are being distributed from temporary shelters set up in the hardest‑hit villages.

Officials say that the intensity of the rescue and relief operations will continue to increase as more assessments are carried out and additional resources are deployed to assist the affected communities.

The government has urged residents to follow safety advisories, avoid flood‑prone zones and cooperate with relief workers to ensure a coordinated response.

Monitoring of the cyclone’s remnants will continue, with weather agencies warning of possible further rainfall in the coming days.