As a result of heavy rain due to the influence of cyclone Arnab, there has been flooding on National Highway No. 326 and it has been closed.
According to the latest cyclone Arnab update, it has been reported that flood water is flowing at a height of two feet over the Ledhabandha bridge. This is situated in Mohana block of Gajapati district in Odisha.
Reports say that, the administration has been forced to close down National Highway No. 326, which is also called the lifeline of Gajapati district.
This closed National Highway No. 326 connects Gajapati district to Koraput, Malkangiri, Jayepore, Rayagada, Berhampur and the capital city of Bhubaneswar.
Vehicular traffic has come to a standstill as water of about two feet is flowing over the bridge. The road has been completely closed with the help of barricades on both the sides. This has been done in the presence of Mohana Police, Forest Department and Gajapati RTO. This will help prevent any untoward incident.
Heavy rain has been experienced in the Southern districts of Odisha said the latest cyclone Arnab update.
Further the cyclone is continuing to move north-northwestwards during next 24 hours. It is very likely to weaken into a Deep Depression by midnight of October 28, 2026 and weaken gradually thereafter.
The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Machilipatnam.
