After days of intermittent downpours, the weather department has ruled out the possibility of heavy rain in the state for now. The Indian Meteorological Department Bhopal officials say light showers will continue for the next three days, with no district placed under a heavy rain alert.
On Monday evening, Raisen saw streets submerged under more than two feet of water after a spell of heavy rain. Bhopal also witnessed a sudden shower after clear skies throughout the day. The Meteorological Department confirmed that the system driving the rainfall is weakening and will move away by Tuesday.
“We are not issuing any warning of heavy rainfall. Sporadic showers will continue in several districts due to cyclonic circulation,” said Arun Sharma, scientist at the Meteorological Department. He added that while local weather systems could trigger heavy rain in some pockets, the wider forecast points to light rain only.
The capital Bhopal stayed cloudy for most of Monday, with sunshine giving way to rain in the evening around 5:30 pm. Several other districts including Satna, Mandla, Pachmarhi, Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Damoh, Jabalpur, and Seoni also received rain. Raisen recorded the highest rainfall at 51 mm. Satna received 32 mm, Pachmarhi 31 mm, and Narmadapuram 20 mm.
Madhya Pradesh entered the monsoon season on June 16. Since then, the state has recorded 42.1 inches of rainfall, which is above the seasonal average of 37 inches. By this time, the state was expected to receive 35.2 inches. That means the quota has already been exceeded by nearly seven inches.
This year, the eastern and northern parts of the state, including Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Shahdol, Gwalior, and Chambal divisions, have received surplus rain. In contrast, areas like Indore and Ujjain divisions have recorded below-average rainfall. Burhanpur, Barwani, Khandwa, Khargone, and Shajapur are among the districts with the least rain.
Meteorologist Karan Sharma said the retreat of the monsoon has already started from Rajasthan and will soon reach Madhya Pradesh. “The monsoon is withdrawing from Rajasthan and will likely move out of Punjab and Gujarat within days. Madhya Pradesh will also see withdrawal begin soon, but showers will continue through September,” he explained.
The maximum temperature in most parts of the state is between 31 and 32 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures hover between 22 and 25 degrees. Gwalior is currently the hottest among major cities with a maximum of 36 degrees.
| City | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 31.0 | 24.6 | Cloudy, light rain |
| Indore | 31.4 | 24.6 | Cloudy, light rain |
| Gwalior | 36.0 | 26.5 | Hot, scattered rain |
| Jabalpur | 33.1 | 24.8 | Cloudy, light rain |
The Meteorological Department says sporadic rain accompanied by thunder and lightning will continue for the next two to three days. While heavy showers cannot be ruled out in isolated districts due to local systems, no statewide alert has been issued.
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