Madhya Pradesh Receives 72% of Rainfall Quota, Heavy Showers Expected in 18 Districts

Madhya Pradesh has received 18.2 inches of rainfall so far this monsoon, which is 72 percent of the season’s average. Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows rainfall is uneven across the state, with districts like Niwari crossing their full-season quota while Indore and Ujjain divisions continue to lag.

“Rainfall activity has remained strong over central and eastern MP, with several districts recording significantly above-normal levels,” said Arun Sharma, a senior meteorologist at IMD Bhopal.

Madhya Pradesh Receives 72% of Rainfall Quota

On Tuesday, more than 25 districts received rainfall, with Gwalior recording the highest, 2.3 inches in just nine hours. Other places like Khargone (1.5 inches), Sidhi (1 inch), and Umaria (0.6 inches) also saw substantial rain. Bhopal, Indore, Datia, and Seoni recorded light showers.

So far, no rain-related casualties have been reported in the past 24 hours.

According to IMD records, Niwari has already received 103 percent of its normal seasonal rainfall, with 31.46 inches of rain compared to its usual 30.5 inches. Tikamgarh and Chhatarpur are also ahead, recording 91 percent and 75 percent of their seasonal averages, respectively.

Meanwhile, rainfall in western MP remains patchy. Indore has received only 7 inches and Ujjain 8 inches, compared to Bhopal’s 14.5 inches and Jabalpur’s 21.6 inches. Out of 15 districts in the Indore and Ujjain divisions, 10 have yet to reach even 10 inches of rain.

Eastern parts of the state, such as the Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions, are performing much better. “These divisions have received around 86 percent more rainfall than the average so far,” said Sharma.

In contrast, western divisions like Gwalior, Chambal, and Narmadapuram have seen about 57 percent above-average rain. Still, the rainfall gap between the western and eastern parts is growing more visible, especially in agricultural zones that rely on timely monsoon patterns.

Water levels in rivers and local reservoirs have risen after consistent rainfall over the past week. Dams in Shivpuri released water again on Tuesday. Still, the state did not face any flooding alerts or major overflow events that day.

Sharma added that a new system is developing. “A monsoon trough is currently passing through the upper part of the state. A low-pressure area near MP is getting active again, which will lead to a fresh spell of heavy rain.”

IMD issued heavy rain alert

The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for the next four days, starting Wednesday. Today, very heavy rain is expected in Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shahdol, and Anuppur. These areas could receive up to 8 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy rain warnings are also in place for Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Umaria, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat.

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected in other districts.

With the monsoon picking up strength again, state authorities are closely watching water levels and drainage conditions in low-lying areas. Farmers are also tracking rainfall progress as the sowing window narrows in lagging regions like Indore and Ujjain.

“The next few days will be critical for western MP,” Sharma said. “We expect the rain gap to narrow if this system stays active.”

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