Bhubaneswar, 13 August (H.S.): North Odisha witnessed extremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours as a low-pressure system over the region triggered intense showers across several districts.

According to rainfall data released by the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, at 8:30 am, Bhogorai in Balasore district recorded the highest rainfall of 236.0 mm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said four stations recorded extremely heavy rainfall, 15 stations received very heavy rainfall, and 16 stations reported heavy rainfall during the period.

Balasore and Mayurbhanj were among the worst-affected districts. In Mayurbhanj, Shamakhunta recorded 230.0 mm, followed by Baripada with 215.2 mm. Bangiriposhi received 170.8 mm, Betanati 167.0 mm, Muruda 132.0 mm and Chandanpur 130.2 mm.

Balasore also experienced widespread heavy rainfall. Besides Bhogorai, Rajghat recorded 204.8 mm, NH-5 Govindpur 185.6 mm, Balasore town 169.4 mm and Jaleswar 162.0 mm. Remuna, Bahanga and other locations also recorded rainfall exceeding 120 mm.

Elsewhere, Champua and Panposh recorded 119.0 mm each, while Joda in Keonjhar received 96.2 mm. Naktideul in Sambalpur recorded 70.4 mm, while Kodala in Ganjam received 65.6 mm.

The Meteorological Centre attributed the intense rainfall to the prevailing low-pressure system over the region.

With heavy rainfall continuing in parts of the state, authorities have been advised to remain vigilant, particularly in view of rising water levels in rivers and reservoirs across northern Odisha.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda