Phulbani: Three persons, including a seven-month-old infant, have reportedly gone missing following torrential rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab in Kandhamal district of Odisha. The incident was reported from Dangeshi village under Manikeshwari panchayat of Raikia block, where heavy downpour caused extensive damage and washed away several houses.

According to villagers, the missing persons have been identified as Achyutananda Pradhan (35), Manasi Nanda Pradhan (28), and their seven-month-old child. The three reportedly went missing amid the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the area. Their whereabouts remain unknown, with no information about their whereabouts available so far.

Impact severe in Dangeshi village

The impact of the incessant rainfall has been particularly severe in Dangeshi village, where nearly 15 houses were reportedly washed away, leaving the area devastated. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of residents, particularly those living in vulnerable locations.

Meanwhile, fire services personnel have launched search and rescue operations to trace the three missing persons. Search teams are combing various locations in and around the affected area, even as uncertainty continues over the fate of the missing family. Kandhamal Collector Veda Bhushan and Superintendent of Police Ramendra Prasad rushed to the affected village and took stock of the situation. They assessed the extent of the damage and the ongoing response to the incident.