Bhubaneswar: Continuous heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone 'Arnab' has caused damage to National Highway 326 in Mohana block of Odisha's Gajapati district, disrupting road connectivity between Mohana and Ganjam district.

Around 300 metres of the highway at Ledabandha has been completely washed away by the gushing water following incessant rainfall in the region.

The damage has severely disrupted vehicular movement on the road connecting Mohana with Ganjam district.

Meanwhile, the Gajapati district administration has extended the closure of all schools by two more days. Schools across the district will remain closed until October 31 in view of the flood situation caused by Cyclone 'Arnab'.