Five places in Odisha receive over 100 mm rainfall in 24 hours; Ambabhona highest with 180 mm

Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Odisha, with five locations recording more than 100 mm of rain during the last 24 hours, according to official rainfall data. The intense showers were concentrated mainly in western Odisha, leading to a significant rise in precipitation levels across multiple districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sources said on Thursday. “Ambabhona in Bargarh district recorded the highest rainfall in the State at 180 mm during the 24-hour period. Jujumara in Sambalpur district received 130.8 mm of rainfall, followed by Attabira in Bargarh district with 120 mm. Bhatli, also in Bargarh district, recorded 110.8 mm, while Biramaharajpur in Subarnapur district registered 107 mm of rainfall,” an IMD official said. The widespread rain has brought relief from humid weather but has also raised concerns over possible waterlogging and localised flooding in low-lying areas if the wet spell continues. Authorities are closely monitoring the weather situation, particularly in districts that have received heavy precipitation. The latest rainfall figures indicate that the Southwest Monsoon remains active across Odisha, with more showers likely in several parts of the State over the coming days. Rainfall recorded today at different places of in the State are: Ambabhona (Bargarh) 180.0 mm, Jujumara (Sambalpur) 130.8 mm, Attabira (Bargarh) 120.0 mm, Bhatli (Bargarh) 110.8 mm, Biramaharajpur (Subarnapur) 107.0 mm, Khairamal (Boudh) 99.4 mm, Ulunda (Subarnapur) 94.0 mm, Baliguda (Kandhamal) 90.0 mm, Burla (Sambalpur) 88.4 mm, Hirakud (Sambalpur) 84.2 mm, Khaprakhol (Bolangir) 84.0 mm, Malkanagiri (Malkangiri) 79.2 mm, Khajuripada (Kandhamal) 75.2 mm, Joda (Keonjhar) 73.2 mm, Jharsuguda (Jharsuguda) 73.2 mm, Phiringia (Kandhamal) 72.6 mm, Cuttack (Cuttack) 67.4 mm, and Sonepur (Subarnapur) 65.8 mm. In its evening bulletin, the IMD regional centre mentioned, “Under the influence of cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal & adjoining north Odisha coast, a Low Pressure Area has formed over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coasts. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwestwards with height. It’s likely to become more marked during the next 2-3 days.”