The monsoon has officially withdrawn from Madhya Pradesh after a long stay of three months and twenty-eight days. It entered the state on June 16 and departed completely on Monday, leaving behind a season of strong rainfall and an early touch of cold. Yet, even as the monsoon exits, the state is not entirely dry.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southern parts of Madhya Pradesh may still experience light rain and thunderstorms on October 15 and 16. “There is no alert for Tuesday, but the southern districts could see rainfall later in the week,” said Dr. Divya E. Surendran, senior weather scientist at the IMD.
Winds Change, Nights Turn Cold
The shift in wind direction has brought a cool edge to the evenings. Cold air flowing from the north, triggered by snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, is now sweeping across Madhya Pradesh. This has caused night temperatures to dip sharply in many cities.
“Due to cold northern winds, the minimum temperature has fallen below 20 degrees Celsius in most districts,” said Dr. Surendran. “People will start feeling cold nights from now.”
In Bhopal, the temperature dropped to 15.8°C on Sunday night. Indore and Rajgarh recorded 14.6°C, while Ujjain stood at 17.3°C. Gwalior, though warmer, touched 21.3°C, and Jabalpur registered 18.5°C.
| City | Minimum Temp (°C) | Forecast for Oct 15–16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 15.8 | Clear skies, cool nights |
| Indore | 14.6 | Light rain likely |
| Ujjain | 17.3 | Partly cloudy, cooler nights |
| Gwalior | 21.3 | Dry, windy nights |
| Jabalpur | 18.5 | Cloudy, chance of drizzle |
| Betul | 17.2 | Light rain possible |
| Chhindwara | 16.8 | Scattered drizzle |
Rainfall Report: Where It Poured the Most
This year’s monsoon proved generous for many regions. Guna district received the highest rainfall in the state, 65.6 inches. Mandla and Raisen followed closely with over 62 inches each. Sheopur and Ashoknagar also recorded more than 56 inches.
Some districts, though, received less than normal rain. Shajapur, Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani, and Dhar saw rainfall ranging between 28.9 and 33.6 inches, placing them among the driest parts of Madhya Pradesh this season.
The eastern parts of the state, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol, experienced some of the heaviest rainfall, leading to swollen rivers and waterlogged fields. The Gwalior-Chambal belt also saw more than expected rain. “All eight districts in this region recorded above-normal rainfall,” said Palawat. “That’s a positive sign for farmers.”
While the monsoon has said its farewell, its effects are still being felt across Madhya Pradesh. Cool winds, mild drizzle, and fresh air have given the state an early taste of winter.
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