Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Odisha Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Government Dismisses Flood Threat
A low-pressure system brought heavy rain to Odisha, but the government says there's no immediate flood risk because rivers are below dangerous levels.
The weather agency predicts the system will move towards other states.
Orange alerts are in place for several districts, and yellow alerts for many others.
Some villages and agricultural lands are underwater, particularly in northern Odisha, causing crop damage.
The government has promised financial aid for those affected by the floods.
A low-pressure system is causing heavy rainfall across Odisha.
The government states there is no immediate flood threat.
Orange warnings are issued for heavy to very heavy rain in specific districts.
Yellow warnings are in effect for heavy rainfall in multiple districts.
Many villages and agricultural fields are affected by the rainfall.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department
- What
- Heavy rainfall
- When
- Wednesday and the next four days
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- Low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal
- Affected Region
- Odisha
- Alert Level
- Orange/Yellow
- Rainfall Trigger
- Low-pressure system
- River Status
- Below danger marks
- Crop Impact
- Damage in northern Odisha
