Heavy rain has created flood-like conditions in several parts of Madhya Pradesh. On Thursday, Ratlam streets were flooded after intense rain. In Indore, the sky turned dark during the day. Rain began early Friday in Bhopal and is expected to continue. Two strong weather systems are currently active over the state, leading to widespread rainfall.
A cyclonic circulation in northeast Madhya Pradesh and a trough line from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal are driving the rain. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in Jhabua and Alirajpur, with up to 8 inches of rain expected in 24 hours.
Ten other districts are on heavy rain alert:
| Districts on Heavy Rain Alert |
|---|
| Rajgarh |
| Vidisha |
| Raisen |
| Sagar |
| Damoh |
| Seoni |
| Umaria |
| Dindori |
| Mandla |
| Balaghat |
Rain-Related Incidents
In Mandsaur, a 90-minute downpour on Thursday flooded many areas. Water levels rose up to 2 feet. A two-wheeler rider fell into an open chamber pit on Station Road but was safely rescued by locals.
In Chhatarpur’s Shivrajpur village, four farmers took shelter under a shed during the rain. Lightning struck them. One person died on the spot, while three others were injured and taken to a hospital.
Mauganj district has recorded over 203 mm of rainfall since June 1. Rain continues there since early morning.
More than 25 districts received rainfall on Thursday. Below are key figures:
| City/District | Rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|
| Indore | 1.75 |
| Jabalpur | 1.7 |
| Sagar | 1.25 |
| Ratlam | 1.25 |
| Chhindwara | 1.25 |
| Bhopal | Moderate rain |
| Others (including Khandwa, Raisen, Dhar, Betul, Guna, Ujjain, Damoh, Mandla, Seoni, etc.) | Light to moderate rain |
Monsoon Progress in Madhya Pradesh
The monsoon reached Madhya Pradesh with a slight delay. It covered 53 districts in 3 days, and the remaining 2 districts—Bhind and Mauganj—by the fifth day.
| Monsoon Entry Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| Expected monsoon entry | First week of June |
| Actual statewide coverage | June 13–17 |
| Normal monsoon entry date | June 15 |
| Last year’s monsoon entry | June 21, 2024 |
Temperature and Rain Trends in Major Cities
| City | Temperature Highlights | Rainfall Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | – Heat peaks before June 15 | – Highest June rainfall: 16 inches (2020) |
| – 4 of last 10 years crossed 45°C | – June 2024 rainfall: 10.9 inches | |
| Indore | – Avg. June temp: 39.6–41.1°C | – June 2024 rainfall: 4 inches |
| – Record temp: 45.8°C (3 June 1991) | – Record one-day rain: 5 inches (23 June 2003) | |
| Gwalior | – Among hottest in June | – June 1962 rainfall: 28.5 inches |
| – Record temp: 47.8°C (11 June 2019) | – June 2024 rainfall: 5.7 inches | |
| Jabalpur | – Monsoon starts early here | – June 2024 rainfall: over 10 inches |
| – 30% of annual rain occurs in June (2014–2023 average) | ||
| Ujjain | – No extreme heat mentioned | – June rainfall: 2.5 to 8 inches (2015–2023) |
| – Similar trend expected in 2024 |
The weather office has warned of continued heavy rain across Madhya Pradesh for the next five days.
This year, the monsoon reached India eight days early but stayed over Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh for 15 days. It entered Madhya Pradesh on 13–14 June, one day later than usual. Within five days, it covered all 55 districts in the state.
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