Finance
The State Government is closely monitoring the weather situation as a well-defined low-pressure region over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coasts continues to cause extensive rainfall across the State. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), which reports to the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), is on constant alert in collaboration with all District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs).
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur over parts of Odisha. Sambalpur, Angola, Boudh, Sonpur and Kandhamala districts (I.e. under RED Warning) are expected to receive isolated extremely heavy rainfall, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely over Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Puri, Kataka, Dhenkanal, Nayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Balangir, Baragada, Kalahandi and Rayagada (I.e. under ORANGE Warning). Heavy rainfall is also forecast for Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Kendujhar, Debagada, Sundaragada and Jharsuguda (I.e. under YELLOW Warning)
During the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on July 4, 2026, the State recorded an average rainfall of 24.8 mm. Sohela Block in Baragada district recorded the highest rainfall at 202 mm. Six blocks received more than 100 mm rainfall, while 38 blocks and four stations in three Urban Local Bodies recorded rainfall between 50 mm and 100 mm. The cumulative rainfall in the State from July 1 to July 4 stood at 94.2 mm, which is 115.8 per cent above the normal average of 43.7 mm.
Despite the significant rains, all main rivers in the state are now flowing below the alert level.
The State Government has directed all districts under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings to ensure that their administrative machinery is fully prepared to respond to any situation. District administrations have been warned to take precautions against localized flooding, waterlogging in low-lying regions, the closing of urban underpasses, and the potential damage to kutcha roads, susceptible structures, horticultural crops, and standing crops. People have been asked to remain attentive, watch official weather updates, and seek shelter during thunderstorms to avoid lightning strikes.
Fishermen have been advised not to enter into the sea along and off the Odisha coast from July 4 to July 7, due to the current weather conditions.
The State Emergency Operation Centre is constantly monitoring the situation in close collaboration with district administrations and other relevant departments. As of now, the overall situation in the state is normal, and the government is ready to respond quickly to any weather-related emergency.
