Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater
Following Cyclone Arnab, Odisha's disaster officials are organizing airlifts to rescue residents stuck in flood‑water. In Ganjam district, the Patrapur and Sorada rain‑gauge stations each logged more than 50 cm of rain within 24 hours, prompting authorities to deploy helicopters and coordinate evacuation efforts. The intense precipitation has raised river levels and submerged low‑lying areas, leading officials to issue warnings and mobilize relief teams.