Heavy rains drench southern Odisha while coastal regions remain dry

Koraput district experienced heavy downpours over the past 24 hours, with Nandapur recording 73 millimeters of rainfall. India Meteorological Department data reveals a 90 percent excess in precipitation for the southern district. Balangir also registered significant wet weather, witnessing a sharp 231 percent departure from normal rainfall levels. Titilagarh and Balangir town received 40 millimeters and 30 millimeters, respectively, providing substantial moisture to the western region's agricultural belts.

Statewide cumulative rainfall in Odisha stood at 2.7 millimeters, reflecting an overall 48 percent deficit despite localised heavy showers. Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district captured 48 millimeters, while Khajuripada in Kandhamal saw 34.8 millimeters. October weather patterns in this eastern coastal region often bring sudden localized thunderstorms just before the complete onset of dry winter conditions. Nine districts, including Jharsuguda, Cuttack, and Khordha, observed completely dry conditions over the same period. Several coastal areas also faced large rainfall deficiencies, with Puri showing an 88 percent drop from typical seasonal levels.

Mercury levels peaked in southern and coastal pockets, hitting exactly 36 degrees Celsius in both Paralakhemundi and Nayagarh. Phulbani provided a sharp contrast, dropping to a cool 20 degrees Celsius overnight. Capital city Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees, sitting nearly three degrees above normal expectations. Cuttack mirrored this warming trend at 34.5 degrees Celsius. Neither twin city recorded any measurable rainfall during this reporting window.

Boudh and Kalahandi joined Koraput in the excess rainfall category, while Mayurbhanj and Nayagarh maintained normal precipitation volumes. Coastal districts Baleshwar and Ganjam fell into the deficient zone, dropping more than 50 percent below normal marks in specific patches. Such varied distribution highlights shifting atmospheric dynamics across the state. Northern areas largely remained dry or highly deficient, signaling clear skies ahead for early seasonal transitions.