PHULBANI: After a brief respite, heavy rains since Monday have severely disrupted life in Kandhamal district, cutting off communication in several areas. Flooding has isolated villages including Dakapala, Damigaon, Alami, Nuaripadar, Sujapaju and Arapaju, and continuous rain has damaged several thatched houses. The district has experienced intermittent rain for the past month and recent devastating landslides in Kerala and Uttarakhand …