Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rain and Landslides Across Odisha
A strong weather system formed over the Bay of Bengal and crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast.
It was expected to move through southern Odisha and weaken as it traveled inland.
Weather officials warned that some places could receive extremely heavy rain.
Strong winds, thunderstorms and rough seas also created dangers.
Roads were blocked by landslides, fallen trees and muddy water in several areas.
Kalinga Ghat was closed because rain could trigger more landslides.
Fishing boats moved into Paradip Port to stay safe.
Rising water in rivers and reservoirs increased concerns about flooding.
One person died when a wall collapsed in Balasore, and electricity teams in Andhra Pradesh prepared for possible damage.
A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to move through southern Odisha, with reports differing on its precise landfall and timing.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for four districts and forecast extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds of 50–65 kmph.
Landslides, fallen trees, damaged roads and rising river and reservoir levels disrupted transport and raised flash-flood risks.
Kalinga Ghat was closed for two days, while 28 trawlers carrying 248 fishermen sheltered at Paradip Port because of rough seas.
A wall collapse in Balasore killed one person, while Andhra Pradesh power utilities were placed on round-the-clock alert for possible disruptions.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Odisha authorities, Andhra Pradesh power utilities, port officials, residents and fishermen were involved or affected.
- What
- A deep depression brought heavy to extremely heavy rain, strong winds, rough seas, landslides, flooding risks and infrastructure damage.
- When
- The system crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday night and was expected to affect Odisha through September 26; warnings covered Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- Impacts were reported across southern and coastal Odisha, including Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Ganjam, Gajapati and Balasore, as well as parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The deep depression moved inland after crossing the coast, producing dangerous rainfall, wind and sea conditions.
- Weather system
- A deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam.
- Movement
- The system was expected to enter Odisha through Koraput, pass through parts of Rayagada, Nabarangpur and Kalahandi, and then move toward Chhattisgarh.
- Red-warning districts
- Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri.
- Rainfall forecast
- Isolated rainfall exceeding 200 mm was forecast in Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri.
- Wind forecast
- Winds of about 50–65 kmph affected parts of Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha; 50–60 kmph winds were possible in southern Odisha.
- Road and landslide impacts
- Landslides and other damage disrupted roads in Ganjam and Gajapati, while Kalinga Ghat was closed for two days.
- Fishing shelter
- Twenty-eight trawlers carrying 248 fishermen sheltered at Paradip Port.
- Fatality
- A wall collapse in Remuna block of Balasore district killed one person and seriously injured his son.
