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Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar issued a new weather alert on July 29, 2026. This alert provides details about a major weather system in the region. Experts call this system a deep depression. A deep depression creates a strong low-pressure zone in the atmosphere. This low-pressure zone often brings heavy rain and strong winds to the affected areas. 
Deep Depression Tracker: Current Path Across Central India

Earlier today, this weather system stayed over the northern parts of Odisha. It also covered areas in southern Jharkhand and the state of Chhattisgarh. 

Current Position and Speed

Over the last six hours, the deep depression moved toward the west. It traveled at a steady speed of 15 kilometers per hour. By 8:30 AM Indian Standard Time, the system reached a new location. It moved into the central region of Chhattisgarh. It also stayed over some northern inland parts of Odisha. Scientists pinpointed its exact location on the map. They recorded the center near latitude 21.9 degrees North and longitude 83.3 degrees East.
The weather department shared exact distances from major cities. These numbers help local leaders understand the precise position of the system. Right now, the center of the deep depression is very close to Raigarh in Chhattisgarh. It sits just west and northwest of this city.
The meteorologists also provided distances from other key places:
  • The system is 60 kilometers away from Champa in Chhattisgarh, located to the east and southeast of the town.
  • It is 80 kilometers northwest of Sambalpur in Odisha.
  • The system sits 120 kilometers east of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh.
  • It is located 180 kilometers east and northeast of Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh.

Future Path and Monitoring

Weather experts look at the current data to predict the next steps. They state that the deep depression will maintain its current path. It will continue moving steadily toward the west. During the next 24 hours, the weather system will cross the entire state of Chhattisgarh. After it crosses Chhattisgarh, it will enter the eastern areas of Madhya Pradesh.
A recent satellite picture confirms the location of this weather system. The INSAT-3DS satellite captured this thermal infrared image. The picture shows a thick layer of clouds covering central India. Meteorologists use these clear images to track the weather closely. They told local government officials in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to stay alert. These local leaders must watch the weather changes carefully. They will track the system as the deep depression moves through their areas during the next few days.