What happened in Odisha (rain-driven flooding and response)
Odisha reported widespread flooding and heavy rain after a deep depression formed over Odisha and Chhattisgarh on 28 July. Odisha reported flooding and heavy rain affecting over seven lakh people across 20 districts. Flood impacts were reported in connection with the Mahanadi and Brahmani river systems.
Reported rainfall indicators used to describe flood risk
Odisha reported rainfall indicators for July to show the rainfall surplus and short-duration intensity:
644.1 mm cumulative rainfall during 1–30 JulyNormal average rainfall: 327.4 mmExcess over normal: 96.7%
For a short-window rainfall measure:
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