2026 monsoon on its way to be wettest in Odisha since 2000
By September 25, 2026, the monsoon over Odisha had delivered about 29 percent more rain than average, positioning the season as the wettest the state has experienced since the year 2000. Meteorologists noted the unusually high precipitation levels, which could impact agriculture, water management and flood risk across the region. The excess is measured against a 30‑year average, prompting alerts.