Several districts in southern Odisha are on alert for possible flash floods as heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab continues to affect the region. The cyclone was moving past the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to the supplied report.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued flash flood alerts for nine districts: Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Balangir, Kandhamal and Ganjam.
Authorities have been carrying out evacuation operations to move residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations. According to Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner, approximately 28,000 people had been evacuated across eight districts against a planned target of 48,000.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have also affected local infrastructure. In Gajapati district, an excavator was deployed to clear uprooted trees blocking a road, highlighting the disruption caused by the severe weather.
The flash flood warnings indicate the risk of rapid water-level rises in vulnerable areas, particularly where intense rainfall affects rivers, streams and low-lying settlements. Residents in alert zones are advised to follow official instructions, avoid flooded roads and stay away from swollen waterways.
Disaster management teams and local authorities continue to monitor the situation as the cyclone moves along the coast. Further updates on rainfall, evacuation figures and possible damage are expected as officials assess conditions across the affected districts.
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