Heavy Rain Lashes Bhubaneswar, Cuttack under Impact of Cyclone Arnab; Day Turns Dark as Night, Watch

27 Oct 2026, 06:32 by Himanshu · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall lashed the Twin Cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack in Odisha on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Arnab, disrupting normal life in both cities.

Dark clouds engulfed the sky, creating night-like conditions during the daytime. Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall continued to affect both cities, causing inconvenience to residents.

The sudden spell of intense rainfall in the morning hours brought normal activities to a standstill in several areas of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Meanwhile, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has intensified precautionary measures to minimise possible damage from the cyclone.

Large hoardings have been removed from various locations across Cuttack city to prevent accidents during strong winds. Similarly, tall decorative gates and structures erected for Durga Puja celebrations have also been dismantled as a safety measure.

To tackle possible waterlogging and urban flooding, the CMC has kept more than 300 pump sets ready for the drainage of rainwater from vulnerable areas.

On the other hand, the Khordha district administration has ordered the closure of all government, government-aided and private schools from 1 PM on October 27 till October 28 in view of the possible impact of Cyclone Arnab.

The precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of students amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

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Heavy Rain Lashes Bhubaneswar, Cuttack under Impact of Cyclone Arnab; Day Turns Dark as Night, Watch

Also read: Schools in Khordha District to Remain Closed from 1 PM Today Till October 28 Due to Cyclone Arnab