Heavy Rain Forecast in Madhya Pradesh for August 3–4

Madhya Pradesh is likely to see heavy rain again on August 3 and 4. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several districts in the northern part of the state. Light rain and drizzle may continue in places like Bhopal and Indore today.

Senior scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran from the IMD said a cyclonic system is currently active over the state. “The cyclonic circulation and turf are still present. After 24 hours, its effect will be seen more clearly in the north,” she said. The IMD expects heavy rainfall in Gwalior, Chambal, and Sagar divisions.

On Friday, light rain was recorded in Gwalior, Guna, Sheopur, Damoh, Mandla, and Umaria. The weather remained mostly calm in other parts of the state.

In Bhind district, flood conditions remained serious due to rain. The Sindh and Chambal rivers flowed 6 to 7 meters above the danger mark. Many villages lost road connections.

Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are working in flood-hit areas. On Friday, they rescued an elderly man from Musavali village and took him to a hospital. Bharauli police station in-charge Girish Sharma and other officers were present during the operation.

Last week, several districts faced severe flooding. Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions received heavy rain. In Raisen, the Betwa river flooded fields, temples, and bridges. The rain has paused, but the Narmada river continues to rise. Dams are full, and authorities have opened the gates to release excess water.

As of now, the state has received 28 inches of rainfall this monsoon season. That’s 10.5 inches more than the expected 17.6 inches by this point. The state’s average seasonal rainfall is 37 inches.

Ten districts have already received their full quota of rain, and some have seen over 50 percent more than normal. These districts include Gwalior, Rajgarh, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Morena, and Sheopur. Tikamgarh and Niwari have recorded the highest rainfall. Indore has received the least.

“Most of the rainfall has occurred in short, intense bursts,” Dr. Surendran said. “This can lead to flooding even if the total rainfall is not extremely high.” She noted that areas like Bhopal and Jabalpur are still behind their seasonal average.

The IMD has not issued any heavy rain alerts for Saturday. Only light rain is expected across most districts. But that calm may be short-lived. The department warns that another strong spell of rain could start on August 3.

Emergency teams remain on alert. Authorities continue to monitor rivers and reservoirs across the state. So far, 3,628 people and 94 animals have been rescued from flood-affected areas. Relief worth Rs 28.49 crore has been distributed.

The next few days will be critical, especially in low-lying and river-side villages. Dr. Surendran advised residents to stay informed and follow local updates.

The monsoon arrived in Madhya Pradesh on June 16. Since then, the state has seen varying patterns of rain. Some districts have seen record rainfall, while others lag behind. The focus now is on managing water levels, preparing for the next spell, and ensuring safety.

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