Temples on the banks of the Kshipra in Ujjain are under water after heavy rain pushed the river above its edge. The city’s famous ghats, where pilgrims gather for rituals, are now submerged.
On Thursday morning, Dhar district also faced heavy rain. Streets in Manwar were waterlogged, and people going to schools and offices struggled through knee-deep water.
The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for ten districts in Madhya Pradesh. Forecasts say Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, and Balaghat may receive between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain within 24 hours. Light rain is expected in Bhopal and Indore.
Senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran explained the situation. “A monsoon trough passed through the middle of the state on Wednesday. Another trough is active, and a low-pressure system is forming in the Bay of Bengal. Its effect will be seen in the next few days,” she said. “We expect heavy rainfall to continue in many districts.”
In Ujjain, priests and locals watched the rising Kshipra with worry. The ghats where morning prayers usually take place are under water.
Residents nearby said the floods have disrupted daily life. “Shops are shut and electricity has been going on and off,” said Sunita Verma, who lives close to the ghats. “We are worried about more heavy rain.”
Rainfall Across the State
The state has received 35.6 inches of rain since the monsoon began on June 16. This is 6.7 inches more than the expected average for this time of the season.
Normal rainfall for Madhya Pradesh is 37 inches in the season. So far, the state has already received 97 percent of that total. Another 1.1 inches will be enough to meet the quota. Last year, rainfall had crossed 44 inches.
Some districts have seen very high rainfall. Guna has recorded 53.8 inches, Mandla 53.1, Ashoknagar 50.5, Shivpuri 49.9, and Raisen 49.6.
On the other hand, Indore division is lagging behind. Indore has received only 16.5 inches, Burhanpur 19, Khargone 19.1, Khandwa 19.6, and Barwani 20.1.
Heavy Rain Alerts
On Wednesday, 12 districts recorded light to heavy rain. Indore, Ujjain, and Sheopur received about half an inch. Showers were also reported in Sagar, Shajapur, Mandsaur, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Dhar, Balaghat, Khargone, and Ratlam.
In Bhopal, the day started with sunshine, but clouds covered the city in the evening, followed by drizzle.
Weather experts believe the next 48 hours will be crucial. With the Bay of Bengal system strengthening, central and eastern Madhya Pradesh could see continuous downpours.
Farmers are both hopeful and worried. Adequate rain supports crops, but excessive water may damage fields.
“The rain is good for soybean, but if it doesn’t stop soon, it may ruin everything,” said Dinesh Patel, a farmer from Harda.
Weather Forecast for Major Cities
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 28 | Cloudy, drizzle |
| Indore | 27 | Light rain |
| Ujjain | 26 | Moderate rain |
| Dhar | 25 | Heavy rain |
| Jabalpur | 29 | Cloudy, showers |
Officials warn that low-lying areas in flood-prone districts should stay alert. With rivers swelling and reservoirs filling quickly, the coming days will test both communities and administration.
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