Bhubaneswar: The monsoon season of 2026 has officially wrapped up in Odisha, revealing a significant increase in rainfall compared to usual levels. From June 1 to September 30, the state experienced a 29 percent rise in rainfall over the seasonal average.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that Odisha typically accumulates 1,150.2 mm of rainfall during this timeframe. This year, however, the total reached 1,484.3 mm.

Despite the overall surplus, the final day of the monsoon season saw predominantly dry weather across the state, with only one location in Nabarangpur district reporting rainfall of 4 mm.

Among the various districts, Boudh noted the most significant deviation from normal rainfall, receiving 70 percent more than expected and categorizing it as “large excess.”

In total, 22 districts experienced above-average rainfall, while seven districts recorded normal levels for the season. Noteworthy districts with average rainfall included Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, and Jharsuguda.

The increased rainfall across Odisha can be attributed to multiple weather systems forming over the Bay of Bengal. The weather department reported the development of 10 weather systems during the monsoon, which encompassed six low-pressure areas, three depressions, and one deep depression.

Interestingly, by the end of June, the state had faced a rainfall deficit of almost 47 percent. However, consistent rainfall in July and August rectified this shortfall.

By the end of August, Odisha had already exceeded its normal seasonal rainfall, concluding the monsoon with a 29 percent surplus.