India, Oct. 1 -- Odisha recorded slightly above-normal rainfall during the monsoon period from June 1 to September 30, according to official data shared by IMD scientist Uma Shankar Das. The state received a total of 1,150.9 mm of rainfall compared to the normal 1,150.2 mm for the period.

The data added that the Koraput district recorded the maximum rainfall in the state at 1,586.1 mm. Several other districts also reported above-normal precipitation, whereas Puri, Khordha, and Kalahandi recorded deficient rainfall.

Six Districts Exceed Normal Rainfall Levels The six districts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Debagarh, Jharsuguda, and Koraput received rainfall exceeding the normal seasonal levels. The remaining 21 districts in the st...