Several parts of Odisha recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall under the influence of deep depression in the past 24 hours. <br />''<br />''As per India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, two stations in the state recorded extremely heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. As per IMD data, Bhograi in Balesore district received highest 226 mm of rainfall followed by 211 mm in Phiringia (Kandhamal district). <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the IMD predicted that the deep depression over south Jharkhand and adjoining North Odisha and West Bengal is likely to move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand and adjoining North Odisha and weaken.<br />''<br />''According to Special Relief Commissioner, Pradeep Kumar Jena, close to 4 lakhs people are still marooned by flood in the Mahanadi river system. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik appealed to people not to panic and remain safe. Meanwhile, the water level in the Mahanadi river system showed a receding trend. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Latest data received from Hirakud Dam Authority, a total no of 16 gates are opened and outflow is 2,91,433 cusecs per second against inflow of 1.90,298. To tackle the situation arising out of rain and wind, ODRAF teams with rescue apparatus have been diverted from Cuttack, Khurdha, and Puri to the northern districts.</span><br />