Bhubaneswar, Oct. 28 -- Heavy rain under the impact of Cyclone Arnab affected several parts of Bhubaneswar in Odisha on Wednesday, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters. Knee-deep water accumulated on some roads, while a tree branch fell near the Commissionerate Police Square.

The rainfall also submerged pavements in several areas, making it difficult for pedestrians to move through affected stretches. Commuters faced difficulties navigating roads covered with water.

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started clearing roads and cutting fallen trees to remove obstructions caused by the rain. Civic teams worked to clear affected stretches and ease traffic movement.

The fallen tree branch near the Commissi...