Odisha Rain Alert: IMD Issues Red Warning for Extremely Heavy Rainfall In July 17

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IMD has issued a Red Alert for five Odisha districts on July 17.
Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Sonepur and Boudh.
Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert due to the risk of flooding and waterlogging.

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha rain alert has been intensified after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast widespread heavy rainfall across the state over the coming days. A Red Warning has been issued for July 17, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall in several districts, while Orange and Yellow warnings remain in force across large parts of Odisha.

The weather agency has advised district administrations and residents to remain vigilant as intense rainfall may trigger waterlogging, flash floods and disruptions to transport and essential services.

Odisha Rain Alert: District-Wise IMD Warnings

Red Warning (July 17)

Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places in:

Sambalpur
Deogarh
Angul
Sonepur
Boudh

Orange Warning (July 17)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in:

Jagatsinghpur
Cuttack
Sundargarh
Jharsuguda
Bargarh
Dhenkanal
Keonjhar
Mayurbhanj
Balangir
Kalahandi
Kandhamal
Nabarangpur
Rayagada
Koraput
Gajapati
Puri
Khurda
Nayagarh

Yellow Warning (July 17)

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in:

Balasore
Bhadrak
Jajpur
Kendrapara
Nuapada
Malkangiri
Ganjam

Rainfall Activity to Continue Until July 21

According to the IMD, the Orange Warning will continue on July 18 for:

Sundargarh
Jharsuguda
Bargarh
Sambalpur
Sonepur
Nuapada
Balangir

A Yellow Warning has also been issued on July 18 for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Puri, Khurda and Nayagarh.

On July 19, heavy rainfall is likely in:

Balasore
Sundargarh
Jharsuguda
Bargarh
Sambalpur
Deogarh
Keonjhar
Mayurbhanj
Sonepur
Boudh
Nuapada
Balangir

The Yellow Warning will remain in effect:

July 20: Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.
July 21: Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

Odisha Rain Alert: IMD Advises Residents to Stay Vigilant

The IMD has cautioned that the expected heavy rainfall may lead to waterlogging, localised flooding, rising river levels and disruptions to road transport, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable areas.