Cyclone Arnab Flood Fury in Ganjam | 16 Rescued from Trucks, NH-16 Submerged, Villages Cut Off

Cyclone Arnab Flood Fury in Ganjam | 16 Rescued from Trucks, NH-16 Submerged, Villages Cut Off Cyclone Arnab’s impact continues to wreak havoc in Odisha’s Ganjam district, with heavy rainfall triggering severe flooding, submerged roads and disruption to daily life. In a major rescue operation, firefighters from Chikiti Fire Station safely rescued 16 people who were stranded on two trucks near Subani on National Highway 16 after floodwaters and strong currents left them trapped. Meanwhile, the flood situation remains serious across Ganjam, with roads and villages inundated and transportation disrupted even after rainfall began to ease. The road from Sheragada to Katu remains submerged, while flooding has also affected Digapahandi and surrounding areas. Rising water levels in the Rushikulya and Ghodahada rivers have increased concerns for riverside villages. National Highway 16 has also been inundated between Ichhapur and Jhadupalli, leaving trucks submerged and affecting the movement of vehicles and goods. In Dashmaili, floodwater reportedly reached around eight feet on the road, with water entering homes and causing hardship for residents. Thousands of hectares of farmland remain underwater, raising fears of damage to paddy and other crops. Watch this report for the latest updates on Ganjam floods, rescue operations, highway disruptions and the impact on farmers. Stay tuned to News18 Odia for the latest Odisha flood news and Cyclone Arnab updates. #CycloneArnab #GanjamFloods #OdishaFloods #NH16 #FloodRescue #GanjamNews #HeavyRainfall #SubmergedHighway #ChikitiFireStation #CropDamage #OdishaNews #News18Odia Welcome to News18 Odia, your go-to destination for the latest news and updates from across India and beyond. As one of Odishas premier news channels, we strive to keep you informed with live coverage and breaking news as it happens. News18 ଓଡ଼ିଆ ହେଉଛି ଓଡି଼ଶାର ଅଗ୍ରଣୀ ନ୍ୟୁଜ ଚ୍ୟାନେଲ ଭିତରୁ ଗୋଟିଏ । ଓଡି଼ଶାର ସବୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ବପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଖବର ଆପଣ ଏହି ଚ୍ୟାନେଲ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ପାଇପାରିବେ । Download our News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Please visit our website https://bit.ly/2YaikeJ for the latest opinions and detailed news coverage. Follow us on Facebook:   / news18odia   Twitter: https://twitter.com/news18odia?lang=en Website: https://bit.ly/2YaikeJ Subscribe to our channel to get the latest news and updates https://tinyurl.com/y46bt2fm Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/P03Ozb37nxI ID_OD_DA ID_LF_DA