Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Heavy Rainfall Prompts Heightened Flood Vigil Across Odisha
Heavy rain fell across much of Odisha on Monday.
The rain was caused by a low-pressure weather system.
Joda received the most rain, measuring 169.4 millimetres.
Weather officials warned that 16 districts could receive heavy rain.
Six districts received an orange warning, meaning people should be ready to act.
Ten other districts received a yellow warning, meaning people should stay alert.
Schools and anganwadi centres were closed in some areas.
The government sent 67 rescue and emergency teams to watch the situation and help people if flooding occurs.
A low-pressure system brought heavy rainfall to most parts of Odisha on Monday.
Joda recorded the highest rainfall at 169.4 mm in the previous 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in 16 of Odisha’s 30 districts.
Orange warnings were issued for six districts, while yellow warnings covered 10 others.
Sixty-seven rescue and relief teams were deployed as authorities monitored flooding and waterlogging.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Odisha’s government, district administrations, and rescue agencies including ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire and Emergency Services.
- What
- Heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system led Odisha authorities to closely monitor flooding and waterlogging.
- When
- Monday, with similar weather conditions expected for the next six days.
- Where
- Across Odisha, with particularly heavy rainfall in districts including Kendujhar, Nabarangpur, Mayurbhanj, and Bargarh.
- Why
- The low-pressure system was expected to move across Jharkhand and north Odisha, bringing further heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
- Highest rainfall
- Joda in Kendujhar district recorded 169.4 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am Monday.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area lay over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand and north Odisha.
- Forecast coverage
- Heavy rainfall was likely in 16 of Odisha’s 30 districts on Monday.
- Orange warning
- Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, and Boudh districts.
- Yellow warning
- Angul, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri districts.
- Rescue deployment
- Sixty-seven teams from ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire and Emergency Services were deployed across the state.
- School closures
- All schools and anganwadi centres were shut in Nabarangpur, while 89 schools closed in Bhadrak.