Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Low Pressure to Bring Rain in Odisha
The weather department says there will be a lot of rain in some parts of Odisha for the next few days.
A big weather system is causing this rain, but it will get weaker soon.
Some places like Sundargarh, Baragarh, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj will get the most rain.
The rain is part of the monsoon season, and Odisha has already gotten more rain than usual this year.
People should be aware and prepared for the heavy rain.
Low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal to cause heavy rainfall in Odisha for three days.
Yellow alert issued for Sundargarh, Baragarh, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, and Balangir districts.
Heavy rain expected in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj on Sunday, and in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj on Monday.
Light to moderate rainfall expected across other parts of Odisha till July 22.
Odisha has received 17% more rainfall than normal during the current monsoon season.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Forecast of heavy rainfall in Odisha
- When
- July 19-22
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal
- Forecast Period
- July 19-22
- Affected Districts
- Sundargarh, Baragarh, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Balangir, Jharsuguda
- Highest Rainfall Recorded
- 34.2 mm in Baripada
- Average Monsoon Rainfall
- 446.9 mm (17% above normal)
- Weather Alert Level
- Yellow (Be Aware)