India, Oct. 28 -- The landfall process of Cyclone 'Arnab' has ended, but its impact on Odisha is expected to intensify till the evening, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Rajesh Prabhakar Patil said on Wednesday.

The cyclone is expected to reach Malkangiri district by Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 75 kmph, which could cause damage in affected areas, Patil said. The next 24 hours will be crucial for the state, although the situation remains under control so far, he added.

According to the SRC, Mohana block in Gajapati district recorded the highest rainfall of 182 mm in the past 24 hours, followed by Ganjam block with 161 mm and Paralakhemundi with 140 mm. The average rainfall across the state during the period...