2 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:39 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:58 UTC
Thirty-six trains were cancelled and 30 diverted as Cyclone Arnab caused heavy rainfall, leading to flooding on the Howrah-Chennai route in Odisha. The Bahuda river crossed the danger mark at two railway bridges in Ganjam district, disrupting services in the Ichchapuram-Jhadupudi section. East Coast Railway and South Coast Railway cancelled 24 and 12 trains respectively, while diverting 22 and 8 trains. Around 550 mm of rainfall was recorded in Ganjam, prompting the suspension of train operations as a precaution. Among the cancelled trains were the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express, Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express, and Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express.
Railway officials are monitoring water levels and coordinating with state authorities to assist passengers. Eight additional trains were regulated or rescheduled, and railway staff have been deployed to provide food and water to stranded passengers. Train services will resume once the water level recedes and the section is declared safe. Passengers are advised to check train status through official channels before travel.
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