Rainfall continues across Madhya Pradesh, bringing relief to some but concern to many. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for 17 districts, warning of heavy downpours over the next three days.
Bhopal woke up to intense rain early on Monday. From 5 a.m., showers lasted more than an hour, slowing traffic and disrupting school and office travel. Streets across the city remained waterlogged through the morning.
Ratlam faced similar conditions. Rain started around 7 a.m., leading to flooded roads and full water bodies. Residents in Hanuman Tal reported overflowing ponds and heavy traffic jams.
In Satna, thunderstorms struck on Sunday night, followed by cloudy skies on Monday morning. The district administration has asked residents to stay alert for further downpours.
Why it is raining heavily
Senior scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran from the Meteorological Department explained the cause. “A monsoon trough is passing through the middle of the state. Along with this, three cyclonic circulations remain active. This combination is bringing widespread and heavy rainfall.”
The department warned that Malwa-Nimar, including Indore and Ujjain divisions, will see the heaviest spells. Rainfall of 2.5 to 4.5 inches is expected in several districts over the next 24 hours.
The yellow alert covers Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Sehore, Khargone, Khandwa, Harda, Burhanpur, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, and Anuppur.
Officials have also issued specific warnings for September 2 and 3 in central districts and September 4 in Gwalior-Chambal.
Madhya Pradesh has already received 37.1 inches of rain this monsoon, crossing the normal level of 37 inches. Last year, the figure stood at 44 inches.
Guna leads with 55.4 inches, followed closely by Mandla with 54 inches. Sheopur, Ashoknagar, and Raisen have all crossed 50 inches.
At the other end, Shajapur has recorded only 21 inches, the lowest in the state. Indore also remains among the districts with weaker rainfall.
City weather
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 28 | Heavy rain, cloudy |
| Gwalior | 27 | Continuous showers |
| Ratlam | 26 | Rain, waterlogging |
| Satna | 27 | Cloudy with showers |
| Indore | 28 | Heavy rain expected |
| Ujjain | 27 | Heavy rain expected |
| Mandsaur | 26 | Rising river, rain |
Officials are urging caution. “People should avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers and streams,” said Sehore district collector Anil Kumar. Relief teams are on standby in districts most at risk of flooding.
For now, Madhya Pradesh is bracing for more rain as the systems remain active. The next 72 hours will be critical for both rural and urban areas as rivers continue to swell and roads remain under water.
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