Heavy rainfall was recorded across several regions of Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh over the last 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on September 23, 2026.
According to official data, Similiguda in Koraput district of Odisha registered the highest rainfall in the region with an astounding 230.2 mm.
Key Rainfall Statistics Recorded (Till 0830 IST on 23-09-2026)
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Similiguda (Koraput, Odisha): 230.2 mm
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Jeypore (Koraput, Odisha): 161.6 mm
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Palasa (Srikakulam, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam): 141.4 mm
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Borigumma (Koraput, Odisha): 138.2 mm
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Tentulikhunti (Nabarangpur, Odisha): 138 mm
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Sompeta (Srikakulam, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam): 134.6 mm
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Nandahandi (Nabarangpur, Odisha): 128 mm
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Baleshwar (Baleshwar, Odisha): 126.4 mm
South Odisha Severely Affected
Southern Odisha, particularly Koraput and Nabarangpur districts, experienced intense spells of heavy to very heavy precipitation. Multiple locations in Koraput—including Similiguda, Jeypore, and Borigumma—crossed the 130 mm mark, leading to heavy waterlogging in low-lying areas. Similarly, parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh like Srikakulam district also received significant rainfall exceeding 130 mm.
