The spell of heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh has come to an end, weather officials said the state will now see mostly clear skies, with only light drizzle expected in southern districts for the next three days.
Senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran of the India Meteorological Department said conditions are now favourable for the withdrawal of monsoon. “On Tuesday, a western disturbance was active over the state. This caused drizzle in some districts. Light rain may occur in the next 24 hours, but there is no alert for heavy rain. After this, rainfall activity will decrease further,” she said.
The weather in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur shifted through the day. The afternoon was bright and sunny, but clouds gathered by evening. In Shivpuri, residents saw light drizzle.
Return of Monsoon
Monsoon has already withdrawn from Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Agar-Malwa, Neemuch, Mandsaur and Ratlam districts. It has also begun retreating from parts of Rajgarh and Ashoknagar.
“The conditions are now suitable for the complete withdrawal of monsoon from the state,” Dr. Surendran confirmed.
This year, the monsoon entered Madhya Pradesh on June 16, a day later than normal. Typically, it withdraws by October 6, but officials said this year’s retreat is slightly delayed.
Rainfall varied widely across the state. Guna recorded the highest rainfall of the season at 65.6 inches. Mandla and Raisen also crossed 62 inches. Sheopur and Ashoknagar received over 56 inches.
In contrast, districts like Shajapur, Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani and Dhar saw much less rain. Shajapur received 28.9 inches, the lowest in the state.
Eastern parts of the state, including Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar and Shahdol divisions, recorded heavy rain throughout the season. Flooding was reported in districts such as Chhatarpur, Mandla, Tikamgarh and Umaria. Gwalior-Chambal also saw rainfall above normal levels, with all eight districts in the division receiving more than their quota.
Weather Outlook
The Meteorological Department expects mild weather in the coming days. Drizzle may continue until October 10 in select southern districts, but no severe weather is predicted.
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 31 / 21 | Sunny with clouds, drizzle possible |
| Indore | 30 / 20 | Clear sky, cloudy evening |
| Jabalpur | 32 / 22 | Partly cloudy, chance of drizzle |
| Shivpuri | 29 / 19 | Light drizzle expected |
| Gwalior | 33 / 23 | Mostly sunny |
| Ujjain | 30 / 20 | Clear, mild breeze |
The IMD confirmed that monsoon has withdrawn from 12 districts, including Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Agar-Malwa, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam and Rajgarh, as well as parts of Ashoknagar.
The withdrawal, usually completed by October 6, is delayed this year. The monsoon, which entered Madhya Pradesh on June 16, is expected to retreat fully by October 10.
“This year’s rainfall has exceeded expectations. The state has received 122 percent of its normal rainfall,” said an IMD bulletin. Madhya Pradesh’s annual average is 37.3 inches, while 45.5 inches have already been recorded this season.
This monsoon season has been marked by uneven distribution of rain across Madhya Pradesh. While some divisions faced flooding, others worried about crop stress due to dry spells.
As the retreat continues, officials say the next few days will confirm the complete withdrawal of the monsoon from the state. “The heavy rain season is over,” Dr. Surendran said. “Now, only occasional drizzle will remain.”
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