Heavy Rain in Madhya Pradesh: Red Alert Issued for Shivpuri, Sheopur, Ujjain

A strong rain system is active in Madhya Pradesh due to a trough and cyclonic circulation over the region. On Monday, more than 20 districts received heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Shivpuri, Sheopur, and Ujjain. The forecast warns of very heavy rain in several parts of the state over the next four days.

IMD has placed 24 districts under red, orange, or yellow alerts. Shivpuri and Sheopur are expected to receive over 8 inches of rain in the next 24 hours. Very heavy rainfall, up to 4 inches, is likely in Gwalior, Guna, Ashoknagar, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Pandhurna, and Balaghat. Indore, Ujjain, Bhind, Morena, and other districts may receive moderate to heavy rain.

Shivpuri district reported 2 inches of rainfall, the highest in the state, on Monday. Floodwater entered the Gyan Sthali School campus in Lukwasa, Kolaras. SDERF teams rescued 10 people, including children, from the flooded hostel. In Sheopur, the Parvati River is in spate. The Sheopur-Baran highway was closed after water overflowed onto the Kuhanjapur culvert. In Guna, a truck carrying gas cylinders was submerged in an underpass filled with more than 10 feet of water.

City Rainfall Report (Monday)

City Temperatures (Monday)

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Ujjain, Shivpuri, Sheopur, Mandsaur, and Neemuch districts. These areas are likely to face intense rain and flooding risks.

An orange alert has been issued for Indore, Dewas, Rajgarh, Guna, Ashoknagar, Chhatarpur, and Agar districts. These areas may see heavy rainfall that could affect traffic and daily routines.

A yellow alert is in place for more than 40 districts, including Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Satna, Sagar, and Rewa. These areas may receive moderate to heavy showers along with strong winds.

Impact on Daily Life

In Ashoknagar, continuous rain over two days has disrupted everyday activities. In Mungaoli, rainwater entered several homes, causing damage. Guna and nearby areas faced similar conditions.

In Rijoud village, Kolaras, floodwater entered houses, spoiling stored grains. In some parts of Shivpuri, floodwater gathered in open areas, including the ground behind police lines, adding to local inconvenience.

The monsoon reached Madhya Pradesh later than expected. Though it was forecasted to arrive in early June, it only entered the state around June 13–14. Despite the late entry, it quickly spread across all districts in just five days.

This year’s monsoon covered the state faster than in 2024, when it entered on June 21. The current rainfall is linked to a strong system involving cyclonic circulation and a trough line passing through the state.

Air Quality

Sagar city recorded the best air quality in the state, with an AQI of 57. Other cities showed:

Rain is expected to continue across Madhya Pradesh till June 27. IMD warns of strong rain systems persisting, affecting travel, agriculture, and local infrastructure.

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