IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for heavy Odisha rainfall
IMD issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha districts, valid from July 28 to August 2, 2026.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Odisha districts, valid from July 28 to August 2, 2026. The alerts follow a deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal that has triggered heavy rainfall in the state over the past 48 hours. Districts are expected to experience intense rain, with some areas facing extremely heavy falls. The warning scheme uses red, orange and yellow categories to indicate varying likelihood and intensity of rainfall and associated thunderstorms.
Which districts are under orange and yellow warnings?
For Day 1 (valid until 08:30 IST on July 28), the IMD issued a red warning for extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places over Sundaragada, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, and an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghapur, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamala, Nabarangpur, Puri, Khordha and Nayagada.
On Day 2 (July 28‑29), an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places applies to Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada and Sambalpur.
On Day 3 (July 29‑30) and Day 4 (July 30‑31), yellow warnings for thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds (30‑40 kmph) are expected at one or two places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghapur, Cuttack, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagada/Nayagarh.
Finally, on Day 7 (August 2‑3), a yellow warning for heavy rainfall at one or two places is in effect for Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.
What is the day‑wise forecast for the warning period?
The forecast was issued on July 27 and indicates that rainfall activities will persist across Odisha until August 2, 2026. Day 1 covers the period up to 08:30 IST on July 28, Day 2 runs from 08:30 IST on July 28 to 08:30 IST on July 29, Day 3 from 08:30 IST on July 29 to 08:30 IST on July 30, and Day 4 from 08:30 IST on July 30 to 08:30 IST on July 31. Day 7 spans from 08:30 IST on August 2 to 08:30 IST on August 3.
What warnings has the IMD issued for Odisha rainfall?
The IMD has issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Odisha districts, with a red warning for extremely heavy rainfall in Sundaragada, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj on Day 1.
Which districts are under the red warning for extremely heavy rainfall?
The red warning applies to Sundaragada, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj for extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places on Day 1.
What is the validity period of the orange and yellow warnings?
The warnings are valid from the morning of July 28, 2026, through August 2, 2026, as per the IMD forecast issued on July 27.
What weather system is causing the heavy rainfall in Odisha?
A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal‑North Odisha coasts has triggered the heavy to very heavy rainfall.
What conditions are expected during the yellow warning days?
Yellow warnings forecast thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 30‑40 kmph at one or two places over several districts on Days 3 and 4.
Which districts are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Day 2?
On Day 2, orange warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places are in effect for Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada and Sambalpur.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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