Madhya Pradesh is facing continuous heavy rainfall, triggering flood-like conditions in many areas. A strong weather system, driven by two troughs and a cyclonic circulation, has intensified rain activity across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts in multiple districts, warning of very heavy rain for the next four days.
Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued
On Thursday, rainfall affected several parts of the state, including Mauganj, Shivpuri, Umaria, and Mandla. The situation worsened in the Bichhiya area of Mandla where over 70 people had to be rescued after water flooded multiple villages. In Shivpuri, villagers carried women and children across the overflowing Sindh river. Water also entered homes, schools, and temples in several villages of Kolaras block.
Dr. Divya E. Surendran, senior meteorologist at IMD, said two active troughs and a cyclonic circulation are driving the rain system. “The weather pattern is stable and strong. We expect widespread rainfall to continue for at least four more days,” she said.
Rainfall also swelled rivers like the Kathali in Umaria and Mahanadi in nearby districts. In Orchha (Niwari), heavy downpour disrupted normal life. Khajuraho, Rewa, and Datia recorded up to 45 inches of rain. While Mandla and Shivpuri saw about half an inch, steady rain continued throughout Thursday night in over 20 districts.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in Jabalpur, Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Sheopur, Shivpuri, and Guna. These areas could receive up to 8 inches of rain in the next 24 hours. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Vidisha, Raisen, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Sagar, Damoh, Rajgarh, Ashoknagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Katni, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, and Anuppur.
The capital, Bhopal, experienced drizzling rain from the afternoon. Indore and nearby districts also remained wet. We are closely monitoring flood-like conditions as rivers and streams in multiple districts are at risk of overflowing.
Temperatures on 3rd of July
| City | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Satna | 33.1 |
| Sheopur | 32.0 |
| Khajuraho | 31.8 |
| Narmadapuram | 31.8 |
| Sidhi | 31.2 |
| Rewa | 31.0 |
| Sagar | 30.9 |
| Guna | 30.6 |
| Shajapur | 30.5 |
| Ratlam | 30.2 |
| Khargone | 30.2 |
| Khandwa | 30.1 |
| Naugaon | 30.0 |
| Narsinghpur | 29.8 |
| Raisen | 29.4 |
| Umaria | 29.3 |
| Chhindwara | 28.0 |
| Betul | 27.8 |
| Mandla | 26.0 |
| Malajkhand | 25.0 |
| Pachmarhi | 25.2 |
| Seoni | 24.8 |
The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh one day late this year. Though it hit Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh early, it stalled before reaching MP. The monsoon finally advanced between 13–14 June. Within five days, it had covered all 53 districts of the state.
The upcoming forecast suggests continued rainfall.
4-Day Weather Forecast (July 4–7)
| Date | Very Heavy Rain (Orange Alert) | Heavy Rain (Alert) |
|---|---|---|
| July 4 | Jabalpur, Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna | Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Vidisha, Raisen, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Sagar, Damoh, Rajgarh, Ashoknagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Katni, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur |
| July 5 | Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sagar, Raisen, Seoni, Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat | Ujjain, Ratlam, Neemuch, Dhar, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Damoh, Panna, Katni |
| July 6 | Jabalpur, Katni, Seoni, Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Ratlam, Dhar | Jhabua, Neemuch, Rajgarh, Sheopur, Gwalior, Sagar, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Damoh, Panna, Satna, Umaria, Maihar, Shahdol, Anuppur |
| July 7 | — | Rajgarh, Dewas, Vidisha, Sehore, Harda, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur |
The government has placed rescue teams on alert in flood-prone areas. Local officials are monitoring water levels in rivers and reservoirs. Villagers in low-lying areas have been advised to move to safer locations if the situation worsens.
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