Bhopal and many districts of Madhya Pradesh are experiencing on-and-off rainfall during Navratri. For the next three days, light showers are likely across several regions, but heavier rain is expected from September 25 and 26. After that, the monsoon will start withdrawing from the state.
In Bhopal, the gates of the Kolar, Kaliasot, and Bhadbhada dams were opened on Sunday following rainfall in the catchment areas. More than 15 districts, including Narmadapuram, Ujjain, Mandla, and Narsinghpur, also received light showers.
Senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran explained that no major weather system was active on Sunday. Still, local conditions caused short spells of rain.
“Light rain is also likely on Monday and Tuesday,” she said. “From September 25, the low-pressure area will be activated, and heavy rains will start.”
Rainfall Above Normal
Madhya Pradesh has already recorded 118 percent of its average rainfall this season. The monsoon entered the state on June 16. Since then, the state has received 43.8 inches of rainfall compared to the normal 36.3 inches. That is 7.5 inches above the expected mark.
The normal average rainfall in the state is 37 inches, a figure already crossed last week.
Indore division, which was struggling with low rainfall earlier in the season, has now covered its quota due to heavy September showers. But districts such as Barwani, Khargone, and Khandwa remain below normal. In Ujjain, rainfall is still short of expectations, with Shajapur among the worst-hit.
In contrast, divisions such as Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol received excess rainfall. Districts in Gwalior-Chambal, including Guna, Shivpuri, Morena, and Datia, also saw higher-than-normal rain.
So far, Guna has recorded the highest rainfall in the state with 65.4 inches. Raisen, Mandla, Sheopur, and Ashoknagar have also received heavy showers. On the other hand, Khargone has recorded the lowest rainfall at 26.6 inches, followed by Shajapur, Khandwa, Barwani, and Dhar.
The weather department has forecast light rain in many parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next two days. Heavy rainfall is unlikely until September 25. After that, another strong spell is expected, followed by the retreat of the monsoon.
In Bhopal, residents woke up to clear skies on Monday, a change from the wet weekend. In Dhar’s Manwar town, heavy rain was reported late Sunday night around 11.45 pm.
City Weather
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 30 | Light rain |
| Indore | 29 | Cloudy, light showers |
| Ujjain | 28 | Evening rain |
| Jabalpur | 31 | Partly cloudy |
| Narmadapuram | 30 | Light rain |
| Gwalior | 32 | Cloudy |
| Rewa | 31 | Light rain |
| Khargone | 33 | Mostly dry |
The next few days will decide how the season ends. With another strong system expected after September 25, Madhya Pradesh may close its monsoon season with more rain than usual.
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