Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:03pm on 31 Oct 2026,Saturday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Arnab has triggered severe flooding across Odisha's Ganjam district, leaving homes damaged and residents struggling to cope with the destruction. In a dramatic incident, a house collapsed into fast-flowing floodwaters and was swept away by the strong current. Heavy rainfall over several days caused rivers to overflow, inundating villages, roads and residential areas. Thousands of people have been affected, while rescue teams are working to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities have deployed disaster response teams and arranged relief supplies. Several areas remain difficult to access as floodwaters continue to disrupt normal life. (PC: X)
