Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Deep Depression Brings Heavy Rain to Odisha
The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall in most parts of Odisha till July 29.
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall.
The IMD has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for different districts.
Schools in Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
River banks and hilly terrains are being monitored for potential landslides and water accumulations.
Heavy rainfall forecast in Odisha till July 29 due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Red alert issued for Sundaragada, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj districts.
Orange alert for 15 districts and yellow alert for 13 districts.
Schools closed in Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts as a precautionary measure.
Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea along the Odisha coast.
- Who
- Residents of Odisha, local administrations, fishermen
- What
- Heavy rainfall forecast and alerts issued
- When
- Till July 29
- Where
- Most parts of Odisha
- Why
- Due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal
Government Preparedness
Public Response
School Closures
Government Preparedness
Government has closed schools in Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts as a precautionary measure.
Public Response
Parents and students are advised to stay informed through communication channels.
- Forecast Period
- Till July 29
- Affected Districts
- Most parts of Odisha
- Expected Rainfall
- Heavy to very heavy
- Alert Levels
- Red, Orange, Yellow
- Fishermen Advisory
- Not to venture into the sea
- School Closures
- Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj districts
Sources
Low-pressure area on Bay of Bengal sets stage for rainy week in Calcutta, says Met - Telegraph India
Heavy rain to lash Odisha
IMD Weather Forecast July 27: Deep depression to cross Odisha-West Bengal coast, heavy rain likely
AP, Telangana to receive intense rains amid depression in Bay of Bengal