Eastern Madhya Pradesh is set for light rain over the next three days as the monsoon begins its final retreat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for Mandla, Balaghat, Anuppur, and Dindori districts. Meanwhile, western and central regions, including Bhopal and Indore, are turning cooler as night temperatures drop below 20°C.
Dr. Divya E. Surendran, senior scientist at the Meteorological Department, said, “There is no active system that can cause heavy rainfall right now. Only light showers are expected in the eastern districts.”
Monsoon Withdrawal Nears Completion
The monsoon entered Madhya Pradesh on June 16 and has now retreated from more than 40 districts. These include Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, Khargone, Harda, and Vidisha. Officials expect a full withdrawal across the state within the next two to three days.
At present, the monsoon remains active in Singrauli, Sidhi, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Balaghat, Jabalpur, and Chhindwara.
The drop in temperature is linked to cold winds from the north following snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. These winds have cooled central India, pushing down night temperatures.
Indore recorded the lowest temperature at 14°C, while Bhopal and Ujjain stood at 17°C. Gwalior and Jabalpur also reported cool nights at around 18°C.
| City | Temperature (°C) | Weather Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 17 | Clear, cool nights |
| Indore | 14 | Clear, breezy nights |
| Ujjain | 17 | Cool and dry |
| Gwalior | 18.2 | Slightly cloudy |
| Jabalpur | 18 | Light rain likely |
| Mandla | 19 | Intermittent rain alert |
| Balaghat | 20 | Light rain expected |
| Dindori | 19 | Cloudy with drizzle |
| Anuppur | 20 | Light rain, humid |
| Betul | 16.8 | Clear, cool weather |
Rainfall Data: Guna Leads, Shajapur Trails
The IMD report shows that Guna district recorded the highest rainfall in the state this season — 65.6 inches. Mandla and Raisen followed with over 62 inches each. In contrast, Shajapur, Khargone, and Khandwa received the least rainfall, with less than 33 inches.
Gwalior-Chambal, Jabalpur, and Sagar divisions also saw above-average rainfall, resulting in full reservoirs and replenished groundwater levels. Districts such as Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Umaria experienced brief flood-like conditions earlier in the monsoon.
According to Dr. Surendran, the next few days will mark the gradual end of the monsoon in Madhya Pradesh. “The retreating monsoon will make way for cooler nights and clearer skies across most regions,” she said.
Residents in eastern districts should expect short spells of drizzle until Wednesday. In the western and central parts, temperatures will continue to dip, signaling the early arrival of winter conditions.
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