Madhya Pradesh will continue to see heavy rain over the next three days due to a monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation system, the state weather department said. Thirteen districts, including Ujjain, are on alert for Saturday.
On Friday, rain lashed 20 districts, including Bhopal. Neemuch and Mandsaur are expected to receive very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. Heavy showers are also likely in Shivpuri, Morena, Guna, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Jhabua, and Alirajpur.
Senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said, “A monsoon trough is passing over the state, and cyclonic circulation is active in the northern region. This system caused rainfall in many districts yesterday.”
Rainfall totals from Friday were significant. Malajkhand in Balaghat recorded 1.5 inches, Mandla about 1 inch, and Pachmarhi 5 inches. Narsinghpur and Sheopur received half an inch each. Bhopal, Mauganj, Mandsaur, Mandla, Seoni, Narmadapuram, Sheopur, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Barwani, Ratlam, Betul, Datia, Guna, Indore, Pachmarhi, Ujjain, Chhindwara, Damoh, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Tikamgarh, Umaria, and Seoni also recorded heavy rains.
Rising water has caused local disruptions. Authorities opened a gate of Tawa Dam in Narmadapuram by three feet. The Seep River in Sheopur flooded lower settlements. Sawai Madhopur Road was closed after Bodal culvert overflowed. Two youths were swept away in Karahal in Sheopur; villagers rescued one, while the SDERF continues to search for the other.
Local officials reported minor damages. The roof plaster of the Huzur SDM office in Bhopal collapsed during the night, but no one was injured. Rivers and canals in Seoni Malwa swelled due to heavy rains.
Guna has received the highest rainfall so far, with 50 inches. Mandla recorded 49.1 inches, Ashoknagar 48.4, Tikamgarh 47, and Niwari 46.6. The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh on June 16. Since then, an average of 33.6 inches has fallen, exceeding the expected 27.4 inches by 6.2 inches. The state’s normal average is 37 inches, meaning 81 percent of the annual rainfall has already occurred.
Eastern divisions including Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol saw strong rainfall systems. Districts such as Chhatarpur, Mandla, Tikamgarh, and Umaria experienced flooding. The Gwalior-Chambal region also received heavy rains, with seven of eight districts surpassing their rainfall quota. Datia recorded over 92 percent of its quota.
In contrast, rainfall was lower in Indore and Ujjain divisions. Nine out of 15 districts there received less than half of the expected rainfall.
Residents have expressed concern over continuous heavy rains. “The water levels are rising fast. We are worried about the next few days,” said Anil Sharma, a farmer from Guna.
Officials urge caution. “People must stay alert and avoid low-lying areas,” said Ramesh Verma, district disaster officer in Sheopur.
The next few days will determine if rivers and dams can manage the excess water. Authorities continue monitoring all districts under alert.
| City | Temperature (°C) | Weather Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 27 | Heavy rain |
| Ujjain | 26 | Heavy rain |
| Guna | 25 | Very heavy rain |
| Mandsaur | 28 | Very heavy rain |
| Neemuch | 27 | Very heavy rain |
| Indore | 29 | Moderate rain |
| Sheopur | 26 | Heavy rain |
| Mandla | 25 | Heavy rain |
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and rainfall across the state. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain cautious and follow safety instructions.
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