Odisha escapes cyclone Arnab's fury, heavy rain disrupts normal life

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (UNI) Even as the fiery cyclonic storm spared Odisha, heavy rains continue to pound the state, disrupting normal life across several districts. Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Kalahandi were among the districts that received heavy rainfall. Widespread rain was also reported from coastal, western and northern parts of the state. Preliminary reports indicated no loss of life or major damage to property, though isolated incidents of landslides and uprooting of trees were reported. Incessant rain disrupted normal life, particularly in southern Odisha, officials of the Special Relief Commissioner's office said. Some coastal pockets of…