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Weather
Odisha Sees 29% Excess Monsoon Rainfall Amid National Deficit
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM
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Odisha recorded a 29% surplus in monsoon rainfall, contrasting with a 13% shortfall across India.
Odisha has reported a 29% excess in monsoon rainfall compared to the average for the season. The state’s meteorological department released the figures after the monsoon period ended, noting that the surplus could benefit agricultural output but also raise concerns about flooding in low-lying areas.
While Odisha enjoyed a rainfall surplus, the national average fell 13% short of the expected monsoon totals. The discrepancy highlights the uneven distribution of rainfall across the country, with some regions experiencing heavy downpours and others facing drier conditions.
Officials in Odisha are monitoring river levels and preparing contingency plans for potential waterlogging, especially in districts prone to flash floods. The state’s agriculture ministry has also issued advisories to farmers on crop management under the unusually wet conditions.
The data underscores the need for coordinated water resource management across states to balance the benefits of excess rainfall with the risks of waterborne hazards.
While Odisha enjoyed a rainfall surplus, the national average fell 13% short of the expected monsoon totals. The discrepancy highlights the uneven distribution of rainfall across the country, with some regions experiencing heavy downpours and others facing drier conditions.
Officials in Odisha are monitoring river levels and preparing contingency plans for potential waterlogging, especially in districts prone to flash floods. The state’s agriculture ministry has also issued advisories to farmers on crop management under the unusually wet conditions.
The data underscores the need for coordinated water resource management across states to balance the benefits of excess rainfall with the risks of waterborne hazards.