In response to escalating rainfall in Odisha, Hirakud Dam officials have opened five additional sluice gates to manage increased water inflow, bringing the total to 13 gates now in operation.
A deep depression from the Bay of Bengal has led to severe flooding in southern Odisha, displacing thousands and causing significant damage across multiple districts.
Heavy rainfall caused by a deep depression has led to the evacuation of over 8,000 individuals in Odisha, with authorities implementing emergency measures to handle potential floods and landslides.
Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia stated that El Niño has not significantly affected Odisha, despite initial forecasts of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon season.
The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has cautioned residents about light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning expected in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack until late afternoon on Sunday.
Odisha will see a decrease in heavy rainfall as the low-pressure system weakens and moves southwards. Meteorological officials have issued warnings for lightning and thunderstorms in several districts.
The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other regions beginning September 7, with hill states facing additional hazards.
The India Meteorological Department has announced increased rainfall activity in Odisha beginning September 8, with thunderstorms and gusty winds anticipated in numerous districts.
In the last 24 hours, Mayurbhanj district in northern Odisha saw substantial rainfall, with Bangiriposhi receiving the highest at 159 mm. However, the overall rainfall in the state remains below average.
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