India, Oct. 29 -- Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone 'Arnab' has disrupted normal life in Odisha's Gajapati district, with landslides, road damage and rising river levels raising fears of flooding in several areas.

Continuous rain for more than 36 hours has affected transportation in the district's hilly regions, where landslides and uprooted trees have been reported. The rising water levels of the Vamsadhara and Mahendratanaya rivers have added to the concerns, particularly in low-lying areas.

The Vamsadhara river has crossed the danger level at Kashinagar, prompting authorities at the Gotta barrage in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to sound a flood warning. Residents living downstream have been alerted and advised to move to safer locat...