Malkangiri, Nov 6 (UDN): The threat posed by Cyclone Arnab has subsided in Malkangiri district, bringing considerable relief to residents and happiness among the farming community following rainfall across different parts of the district.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Malkangiri district was expected to experience the impact of Cyclone Arnab between October 27 and 29. Taking the weather forecast into account, the Odisha State Government and the district administration had completed all necessary precautionary measures and cyclone preparedness arrangements to deal with any possible emergency.
However, the district experienced relatively mild weather conditions on Wednesday, with only gentle winds throughout the day and light rainfall during the evening. The sky remained partly cloudy from Wednesday morning until evening, while intermittent light showers resumed later in the day.
According to the latest weather update, the cyclone-related threat to Malkangiri district has now subsided, providing significant relief to the people. The rainfall has also brought happiness among farmers, as the showers are expected to be beneficial for agricultural activities.
As per the rainfall data recorded between 8 AM on October 28 and 8 AM on October 29, a total of 254.24 mm of rainfall was recorded across the seven blocks of Malkangiri district during the 24-hour period.
The block-wise rainfall recorded across the district is as follows:
| Block | Rainfall |
| ———– | ——— |
| Malkangiri | 20.4 mm |
| Mathili | 10.8 mm |
| Khairput | 11.9 mm |
| Chitrakonda | 41.94 mm |
| Korukonda | 29.4 mm |
| Kalimela | 69.0 mm |
| Podia | 49.6 mm |
| Total | 254.24 mm |
The rainfall figures were provided by the Meteorological Department. With the cyclone threat subsiding and rainfall recorded across the district, farmers have expressed happiness, while the situation has brought relief to residents and the administration.