Cyclone Arnab weakens to deep depression; triggers rains in south Odisha districts The weather system was centred about 60 km south of Malkangiri district headquarters and was moving northwards at a speed of 15 kmph, IMD said Published on: Oct 29, 2026, 10:11:30 IST By Debabrata Mohanty, BHUBANESWAR Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Cyclone Arnab weakens to deep depression; triggers rains in south Odisha districts
Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a deep depression, bringing heavy rainfall to southern districts of Odisha. The India Meteorological Department reported that the weather system was centered 60 km south of the Malkangiri district headquarters and was moving northwards at 15 kmph.
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What happened
Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a deep depression, bringing heavy rainfall to southern districts of Odisha.
Why it matters
If you live in or have family in south Odisha, this heavy rain can disrupt daily life, cause waterlogging, and affect travel or local farming. Even though the cyclone has weakened, staying alert to weather updates is important to keep your family and property safe.
Impact
Continuous rainfall is likely to persist over the next 24 hours, which may lead to localized flooding and temporary disruption in power and transport services before the system gradually dissipates.
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