Driest Cities in Odisha

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Odisha

1 Sorala 46.1"

2 Suvani 46.1"

3 Gopālpur 47.8"

4 Arjyapalli Marine 47.8"

5 Pālūru 49.5"

6 Ganjām 49.5"

7 Agastinuagan 49.5"

8 Pathar 49.9"

9 Brahmapur 50.3"

10 Lochapada 50.3"

11 Chhatrapur 50.4"

12 Kharhiāl 50.5"

13 Paralakhemundi 51.3"

14 Kantābānji 51.6"

15 Bangomunda 51.6"

16 Daspalla 52.0"

17 Rambha 52.1"

18 Khallikot 52.1"

19 Kukkudākhandi 52.4"

20 Hinjilicut 52.4"

21 Angul 52.6"

22 Kandasar 52.6"

23 Tālcher 52.6"

24 Nūāhatā 52.6"

25 Kullāda 52.6"

26 Bhanjanagar 52.6"

27 Belaguntha 52.6"

28 Nalco 52.6"

29 Badakodanda 52.6"

30 Budhapanka 52.6"

31 Saranga 52.6"

32 Lalsingi 52.6"

33 Gotamara 52.6"

34 Ghantapada 52.6"

35 Dera Colliery Township 52.6"

36 Rāyagada 52.7"

37 Chandili 52.7"

38 Purushottampur 52.8"

39 Kodala 52.8"

40 Bānapur 52.8"

41 Bālugān 52.8"

42 Dungamal 52.8"

43 Bissamcuttack 52.9"

44 Sohela 53.0"

45 Bijepur 53.0"

46 Titlāgarh 53.1"

47 Kavisuryanagar 53.3"

48 Patnāgarh 53.3"

49 Gudāri 53.4"

50 Gunupur 53.4"

51 Padmapur 53.4"

52 Padampur 53.4"

53 Puri 53.7"

54 Odagaon 53.7"

55 Polasara 53.8"

56 Buguda 53.8"

57 Chittarkonda 53.9"

58 Badmal 54.0"

59 Khariar Road 54.0"

60 Nayāgarh 54.2"

61 Kesinga 54.2"

62 Athmallik 54.2"

63 Itāmāti 54.2"

64 Digapahandi 54.2"

65 Bālugaon 54.3"

66 Sorada 54.3"

67 Tikarapāra 54.5"

68 Āsika 54.5"

69 Sheragada 54.5"

70 Chāmpua 54.6"

71 Kantilo 54.6"

72 Sunākhala 54.7"

73 Khandpara 54.7"

74 Balāngīr 54.8"

75 Pāl Laharā 54.8"

76 Chikiti 54.9"

77 Bhawānipatna 55.0"

78 Rourkela 55.1"

79 Jalda 55.1"

80 Raurkela Industrial Township 55.1"

81 Kāmākhyānagar 55.2"

82 Birmitrapur 55.2"

83 Loisinga 55.3"

84 Tarabha 55.4"

85 Barpāli 55.4"

86 Chāndpur 55.5"

87 Balipatapur 55.5"

88 Sonepur 55.6"

89 Bargarh 55.8"

90 Khaliapāli 55.8"

91 Bardol 55.8"

92 Kumārmunda 55.9"

93 Kiri Buru 55.9"

94 Bolānīkhodān 55.9"

95 Bānposh 55.9"

96 Bālāgunda 55.9"

97 Bada Barabīl 55.9"

98 Barbil 55.9"

99 Joda 55.9"

100 Kasinagar 56.0"

The driest cities in Odisha receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Sorala receives just 46.1 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Sorala gets just 46.1" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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