First published 9/24/2026, 12:15:15 AM · Last updated 9/24/2026, 12:15:15 AM

Flash Flood is very likely to occur at a few places over Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada in next 6 hours.

Issuer: Odisha-SDMA. The source warns that flash floods are very likely at a few places across eight districts of Odisha (Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada) within the next 6 hours. Excerpt notes Severity: Severe and Urgency: Expected and advises following SDMA guidelines.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Odisha-SDMA has issued a severe, time-limited flash-flood advisory covering eight districts and states the hazard is expected within the next six hours; people and operations in the named districts should follow SDMA guidance (as stated in the source).

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Flash Flood is very likely to occur at a few places over Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada in next 6 hours.

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