Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Deep Depression Triggers Heavy Rain in Odisha
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal caused heavy rainfall in Odisha, India.
Schools were closed in four districts as a precaution.
The government says it is prepared to handle any emergencies.
Some areas experienced disruptions in train services due to waterlogging on tracks.
The weather office has issued various alerts for different districts and advised fishermen not to go into the sea.
The depression is expected to cross the coast between Baleshwar in Odisha and Canning in West Bengal in the afternoon.
Heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal lashed parts of Odisha.
Schools closed in Jagatsinghpur, Sonpur, Mayurbhanj, and Kendrapada as a precaution.
Government officials assure preparedness to deal with any eventuality.
Train services briefly disrupted on the Rayagada-Koraput route due to waterlogging.
IMD issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for various districts and advised fishermen to avoid the sea.
- Who
- Residents of Odisha, Government officials, Fishermen
- What
- Heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal
- When
- Monday and expected to continue for 24 hours
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal
Government Preparedness
Public Concerns
Government's Preparedness
Government Preparedness
The government is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and has placed field machinery on high alert.
Public Concerns
Public concerns about potential flooding and disruptions persist despite government assurances.
- Affected Districts
- Jagatsinghpur, Sonpur, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapada
- Highest Rainfall
- Banki in Kataka district (192 mm)
- Alerts Issued
- Red alert for Sundaragada, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj; Orange alert for 19 districts; Yellow alert for 8 districts
- Expected Rainfall Duration
- Normal to heavy or extremely heavy rainfall for 24 hours
- Railway Disruptions
- Temporary disruption on Rayagada-Koraput route