Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Odisha Prepares for Deep Depression Bringing Heavy Rain
A strong weather system called a deep depression is moving over the Bay of Bengal.
It may reach the coast near Andhra Pradesh and Odisha by Wednesday night.
Weather officials expect thunderstorms and very heavy rain in some Odisha districts.
Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri are expected to receive the heaviest rain.
Many other districts are also being watched closely.
Officials are finding places where people might need to leave their homes.
Schools are being closed, and shelters are being kept ready.
Emergency phone lines will help people ask for assistance.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rain in four southern Odisha districts.
The deep depression is expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
The system is likely to pass close to Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh by Wednesday night.
Odisha authorities are identifying vulnerable areas, preparing possible evacuations, and placing shelters on standby.
Schools are being closed and emergency hotlines manned as several districts remain on high alert.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and Odisha authorities.
- What
- Odisha is preparing for a deep depression that may bring thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rain.
- When
- The system is expected to approach the coast by Wednesday night.
- Where
- The deep depression is over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and may cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
- Why
- Authorities are preparing because several Odisha districts face heavy rainfall and possible evacuation needs.
- Weather system
- A deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal
- Expected track
- Likely to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur
- Expected timing
- Likely to pass close to Kalingapatnam by Wednesday night
- Highest rainfall risk
- Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri
- Other districts on alert
- Bargarh, Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagarh
- Preparedness measures
- Vulnerable-area identification, possible evacuations, school closures, shelters on standby, and emergency hotlines