Red alert for 4 Odisha districts as deep depression triggers heavy rain threat
A deep depression crossing into Odisha is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain through September 26. The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in several southern districts, with flash floods and landslides among the risks.
Odisha is on high alert as a deep depression brings the threat of heavy rain to four districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of extremely heavy rainfall in Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi and Malkangiri. The weather system is expected to impact southern and coastal Odisha through September 26, raising concerns of flash floods, landslides and falling rocks, especially in hilly areas.
Several parts of southern and coastal Odisha have already borne the brunt of the heavy and extremely heavy rainfall over the past day. Fallen trees have blocked roads, and landslides have disrupted connectivity in Ganjam and Gajapati. Rising water levels in the Rushikulya, Bada Nadi and Loharakhandi rivers have also raised alarms.
In Ganjam, a landslide near Chariabada village disrupted road connectivity, while a bridge on a rural road in Dharakote block sustained damage. A wall collapse in Remuna block of Balasore district claimed one life and left another seriously injured. The IMD has forecast isolated rainfall exceeding 200 mm in the affected districts, with winds of 50-60 kmph possible.
On Thursday, most parts of Odisha are expected to receive rainfall, with extremely heavy rain likely in Nabarangpur. Bargarh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Koraput and Malkangiri may experience heavy to very heavy showers. Neighboring districts in Andhra Pradesh are also under the radar, with the state's power minister directing utilities to remain on high alert to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
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