Odisha has recorded its highest July rainfall in 126 years of documented history since 1901, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially confirmed.
For the first time since record-keeping began, the state crossed the 600 mm precipitation threshold in the month of July, registering a historic 627.3 mm of monthly rainfall.
Smashes Historical Records
The current season’s July figure surpasses every previous high-rainfall July recorded in the state over the last century:
|
Year |
Recorded July Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
|
2026 |
627.3 mm (All-Time High) |
|
2009 |
586.0 mm |
|
2001 |
584.2 mm |
|
1994 |
552.7 mm |
|
2014 |
496.2 mm |
|
1944 |
491.4 mm |
|
1932 |
474.7 mm |
|
1928 |
468.8 mm |
Driven by 10 Weather Systems Across 42 Days
According to IMD data, the unprecedented deluge was propelled by intense and consecutive atmospheric low-pressure formations over the region. Odisha experienced the impact of 10 distinct weather systems during the active monsoon window, which collectively affected the state for nearly 42 days and produced a cumulative seasonal tally of 1,057.8 mm.
The active atmospheric formations included:
- 2 Deep Depressions
- 3 Depressions
- 2 Well-Marked Low Pressure Areas
- 3 Low Pressure Areas
The steady influx of these Bay of Bengal systems maintained continuous rain bands across both coastal and interior districts throughout the month.
