Madhya Pradesh has received 44 inches of rainfall this monsoon season, which is 19 percent higher than the state’s normal average. The heaviest rain has been recorded in Guna and Raisen, with both districts crossing 61 inches.
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Wednesday in three southern districts, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat. Light showers are also expected in other parts of the state.
Senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran explained the current situation. “There is a low-pressure area, cyclonic circulation, and trough activity. Their effect will be seen in southern districts on Wednesday. Light rain may continue in many other areas as well,” she said.
Monsoon still active in MP
While the monsoon is retreating from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, activity remains strong in Madhya Pradesh. Withdrawal has already started in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. According to the department, monsoon activity in Madhya Pradesh is likely to last until the first week of October.
The monsoon entered the state on June 16. Since then, rainfall has crossed the average requirement. Madhya Pradesh usually receives 37 inches of rain in a season. This year, the figure has already reached 44 inches.
Situation in divisions
Indore and Ujjain divisions struggled with poor rainfall early in the season. Indore was even the lowest in the state at one point. But heavy showers in September have improved the picture, with Indore now reaching its normal quota.
Still, some districts remain behind. Barwani, Khargone, and Khandwa in Indore division have not caught up. Ujjain division also lags, with Shajapur among the worst-performing districts.
By contrast, eastern parts of the state have seen far more water. Divisions such as Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol received heavy rainfall since the start of the season. Districts including Mandla, Tikamgarh, and Umaria reported floods earlier in the season.
The Gwalior-Chambal belt also saw rains well above quota. All eight districts, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Bhind, Morena, Datia, and Sheopur, recorded higher-than-normal rainfall.
Guna district tops the list this year with 65.4 inches of rain, followed by Raisen with 61.1 inches. Mandla has recorded 60 inches, while Sheopur and Ashoknagar have crossed 56 inches.
At the other end, Khargone has seen only 27.3 inches, the lowest in the state. Shajapur, Khandwa, Barwani, and Dhar also remain below the state average.
| District | Rainfall (in inches) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Guna | 65.4 | Light rain |
| Raisen | 61.1 | Light rain |
| Mandla | 60.0 | Heavy rain alert |
| Sheopur | 56.6 | Light rain |
| Ashoknagar | 56.0 | Light rain |
| Khargone | 27.3 | Cloudy |
| Shajapur | 28.7 | Cloudy |
| Khandwa | 29.1 | Cloudy |
| Barwani | 30.9 | Cloudy |
| Dhar | 32.8 | Cloudy |
| Seoni | 44.0 (avg) | Heavy rain alert |
| Balaghat | 44.0 (avg) | Heavy rain alert |
The Meteorological Department expects showers to continue until the end of September. With more rain likely in the first week of October, officials say farmers should stay alert but also prepare for harvesting once conditions improve.
The contrast between districts shows how uneven the monsoon has been. While some areas are dealing with floods, others are still waiting for adequate rainfall.
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