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Weather
Deep Depression Triggers Heavy Rain and Widespread Damage Across Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:07 AM
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A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has caused intense rainfall in Odisha, leading to flooding and damage in several districts.
A deep depression that developed over the Bay of Bengal intensified moisture flow into the eastern state of Odisha on Thursday, bringing prolonged heavy rain. Meteorological departments reported that rainfall totals in several districts exceeded 150 mm within a few hours, overwhelming local drainage systems.
The sudden deluge caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise rapidly, inundating low‑lying areas and disrupting transportation. Roads in and around Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and coastal districts were reported to be water‑logged, forcing authorities to close several routes and divert traffic.
Local officials have activated emergency response teams to assist affected residents, conduct rescue operations where needed, and clear debris from critical infrastructure. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to homes, agricultural fields and public utilities, though exact loss figures are still being compiled.
The state disaster management authority has warned that the depression may linger, urging citizens to stay alert, avoid non‑essential travel, and follow safety instructions issued by the police and disaster response units.
Weather forecasters expect the system to gradually weaken by the weekend, but have cautioned that residual showers could continue to pose localized flooding risks in vulnerable pockets of the state.
The sudden deluge caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise rapidly, inundating low‑lying areas and disrupting transportation. Roads in and around Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and coastal districts were reported to be water‑logged, forcing authorities to close several routes and divert traffic.
Local officials have activated emergency response teams to assist affected residents, conduct rescue operations where needed, and clear debris from critical infrastructure. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to homes, agricultural fields and public utilities, though exact loss figures are still being compiled.
The state disaster management authority has warned that the depression may linger, urging citizens to stay alert, avoid non‑essential travel, and follow safety instructions issued by the police and disaster response units.
Weather forecasters expect the system to gradually weaken by the weekend, but have cautioned that residual showers could continue to pose localized flooding risks in vulnerable pockets of the state.