Cyclone Arnab weakens to deep depression, triggers rainfall across southern Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that <b>Cyclone Arnab</b> has weakened into a <b>deep depression</b>, currently positioned 60 km south of the <b>Malkangiri</b> district headquarters. The system is tracking northwards at a steady speed of 15 kmph, bringing much-needed but potentially disruptive rainfall to the region. While the storm has lost its initial intensity, the administrative machinery remains on high alert. History shows that even 'weakened' systems often expose the fragility of local drainage and rural infrastructure, leaving residents to deal with waterlogged roads and connectivity issues. Expect continued rainfall across southern Odisha as the system moves further inland.