Bhopal witnessed bright sunshine on Friday morning while several other districts in Madhya Pradesh continued to receive light rain. The state has so far recorded 43.2 inches of rainfall this monsoon season, about 7.4 inches above normal.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no heavy rain in the state for the next four days. Light showers may continue in parts of Bhopal, Jabalpur, Indore, and Narmadapuram divisions.
On Thursday, Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district recorded more than an inch of rain, while Gwalior received over half an inch. Light rain was also reported in Bhopal, Datia, Sheopur, Ujjain, Mandla, Rewa, Tikamgarh, Umaria, Balaghat, Rajgarh and Indore.
In Betul district, several houses in Multai were flooded. In Chhindwaraโs Pandhurna, the Jam river overflowed, creating problems for nearby villages.
Tragedy struck in Tikamgarh district on Thursday evening when lightning killed a 12-year-old boy in Khargapur tehsil. The victim, Ashish Yadav, was struck while playing outside in Patti Balwant village. A 15-year-old girl, Shimla Rakwar, was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at the district hospital. Villagers also reported the death of 36 goats in the same incident.
Monsoon patterns
Meteorologists say that although heavy rain is not expected in the immediate days, another spell may come during the withdrawal of the monsoon. โThe system may weaken by Friday, but fresh activity could bring back heavier rain as the season retreats,โ said P.K. Saha, a senior official at the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal.
The state monsoon had entered on June 16. Since then, rainfall has exceeded the normal quota. Guna district received the highest rainfall at 65 inches, while Khargone saw the least with 26.2 inches.
The eastern belt of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions, has received far more rain than average. In contrast, the situation in Indore and Ujjain divisions remains poor. Districts such as Burhanpur, Barwani, Khandwa, Khargone, and Shajapur are among the driest this season.
Floods in districts like Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, and Sheopur have already displaced families. Experts warn that sudden heavy spells during monsoon withdrawal could worsen the situation.
City weather forecast
| City | Temperature (ยฐC) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 32 | Sunny with clouds |
| Indore | 30 | Light rain |
| Ujjain | 29 | Cloudy, Shipra rising |
| Gwalior | 31 | Light showers |
| Jabalpur | 30 | Cloudy with rain |
| Tikamgarh | 28 | Cloudy, chance of rain |
The state has already crossed its average seasonal rainfall, but uneven distribution remains a concern. While eastern Madhya Pradesh has faced floods, western divisions continue to struggle with water shortages.
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