Raipur, Oct. 29 -- Untimely downpour as a result of cyclonic storm 'Arnab' has not just pushed normal life out of gear; it has added to the woes of farmers, who are planning to harvest their crops close to Diwali.

The impact of cyclonic storm 'Arnab', which originated from the Bay of Bengal, has been witnessed in Chhattisgarh as a result of rainfall and strong winds. Intermittent rainfall and strong winds across several areas of the state over the past two days have added to the woes of farmers.

The effects of storm 'Arnab' are being felt across Bastar, Raipur, as well as the Bilaspur and Surguja divisions. Farmers report that the rain has caused heavy damage to the paddy crops that were ripe and ready for harvest in the fields.

Due to...