Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Madhya Pradesh: IMD Issues Red and Orange Warnings

Madhya Pradesh will see heavy rain over the next four days. A strong weather system, including cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure area, has formed over the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

“Widespread rain will continue in most districts due to active monsoon conditions. Northern and western MP are especially at risk of very heavy rain,” said an IMD official in Bhopal.

Ujjain, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, and Rajgarh are under a red alert for very heavy rainfall. These districts could receive over 8 inches of rain in just 24 hours. Indore, Dewas, Mandsaur, and Neemuch are under an orange alert, which means heavy rain is also expected there.

The monsoon entered Madhya Pradesh around 13–14 June, just a day behind the usual schedule. Last year, the monsoon arrived on 21 June. This year, it spread across all 55 districts within five days.

Weather Data from Madhya Pradesh (23 June)

Rainfall activity picked up on Sunday. Tikamgarh recorded the highest with 2 inches of rain. Mandla received 1.5 inches, followed by 1.4 inches in Narmadapuram and 1 inch in Gwalior. Bhopal and Raisen got around 0.45 inches. Other cities such as Ratlam, Malajkhand, and Pachmarhi received half an inch. Indore, Ujjain, Betul, and Chhindwara also reported rainfall.

Red alert issued 

The IMD has issued a red alert for four districts, Ujjain, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, and Rajgarh. These areas could receive more than 8 inches of rain in a single day. Indore, Dewas, Mandsaur, and Neemuch are under an orange alert for heavy rain. A yellow alert has been issued in over 30 districts including Bhopal, Sagar, Gwalior, and Jabalpur.

“People in red and orange alert zones should stay cautious. Heavy rain may lead to waterlogging and traffic issues,” the IMD official added.

Rain is also expected in Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Ratlam, Sehore, and Narmadapuram. Bhopal and other major cities could see strong showers over the next two days.

Alongside rain, temperatures dropped in many areas. Pachmarhi recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 23.5°C. Shivpuri saw the highest maximum temperature at 33.2°C. Bhopal recorded 32.4°C, Indore 30.4°C, Ujjain 30.8°C, Gwalior 30.2°C, and Jabalpur 31.2°C.

The rainfall also impacted air quality. Sagar recorded the cleanest air with an AQI of 54. Bhopal had 63, Jabalpur 71, Indore 75, and Gwalior 99. According to the Pollution Control Board, Sagar’s air remained in the “good” category while other cities saw moderate air quality.

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