Widespread rain disrupts life in western and southern Odisha
Heavy rain lashed western and southern Odisha on Sunday, flooding low‑lying areas, shifting families in Kalahandi and prompting IMD red and orange alerts across multiple districts.
Heavy rain lashed western and southern Odisha on Sunday, flooding low‑lying areas and disrupting communication and daily life. Waterlogging in Kalahandi district prompted authorities to shift some families from a remote location to safer places. The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi and Nawarangpur, valid until Monday morning, and an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain in six other districts. Forecasts indicate the system will influence the state until August 26.
A fresh low‑pressure area over the Bay of Bengal triggered the widespread rainfall.
Which locations recorded the highest rainfall amounts?
According to the IMD report released in the morning, Thuamula Rampur in Kalahandi district recorded the highest rainfall in the state during the past 24 hours, with a total of 345 mm. Gunupur, situated in Rayagada district, recorded 212 mm of rainfall in the same period. Kashipur, also in Rayagada district, measured 200 mm of rain. In the evening update, Nawarangpur district reported 44 mm of rainfall for the day. Waterlogging in Kalahandi district led authorities to move some families from a remote area to safer locations.
What warnings did the IMD issue and for how long?
The IMD issued a red warning for isolated extremely heavy rainfall, covering the districts of Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi and Nawarangpur; this warning is valid until Monday morning. An orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall was declared for Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Boudh, effective on Monday. A yellow warning for heavy rainfall will remain in force across 16 coastal, southern and western districts, including Balasore, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, also on Monday.
What did the IMD regional head say about the rainfall distribution and forecast?
Manorama Mohanty, head of the regional IMD centre, said that two places received extremely heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. She added that 15 areas experienced heavy to very heavy rain during the same period. Furthermore, 23 locations recorded heavy showers over the 24‑hour span. Mohanty stated that the rainfall associated with the low‑pressure system will continue in Odisha until August 26, with orange and yellow warnings of heavy rain expected for some districts. She also noted that the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, even as floodwaters receded in north Odisha, fresh downpour raised concerns among the flood‑affected people staying in relief camps.
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What caused the widespread rain in western and southern Odisha?
A fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal triggered the widespread rainfall.
Which districts received a red warning from the IMD?
Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi and Nawarangpur received a red warning for isolated extremely heavy rainfall.
What was the highest rainfall recorded in Odisha during the past 24 hours?
Thuamula Rampur in Kalahandi district recorded 345 mm, the highest in the state.
How long are the IMD warnings expected to remain in effect?
The red warning is valid until Monday morning, the orange warning effective on Monday, and the yellow warning will remain in force on Monday, with rainfall influence continuing until August 26.
What impact did the rainfall have on Kalahandi district?
Waterlogging forced the administration to shift some families from a remote area to safer places.
What did the IMD regional head say about the rainfall distribution?
Manorama Mohanty said two places received extremely heavy rainfall, 15 areas had heavy to very heavy rain and 23 locations recorded heavy showers in the last 24 hours.
How is the low‑pressure system expected to move?
The system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal over the next 24 hours.
What concerns remain among flood‑affected people?
Fresh downpour has raised concerns among flood‑affected people staying in relief camps even as floodwaters recede in north Odisha.
Jyotirmayee Majhi
District Correspondent, Kalahandi
Jyotirmayee Majhi covers Kalahandi district, with a focus on tribal rights, agriculture distress reporting, and district-level policy.
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