Monsoon to Hit Madhya Pradesh Within 48 Hours

The monsoon is expected to enter Madhya Pradesh within the next 24 to 48 hours. The weather department has confirmed that the system is now active again. Before its arrival, most parts of the state will continue to witness storms and rainfall.

On Sunday, several districts, including Khandwa, Barwani, and Pipariya, saw rain with strong winds. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely in Narsinghpur and Dindori on Monday.

Rainfall and Temperature Drop Across the State

In the last 24 hours, Narsinghpur recorded 27 mm (just over an inch) of rainfall within 9 hours. Bhopal, Khandwa, Mandla, Umaria, and Datia also received light to moderate rain. In Pipariya and Seoni Malwa (Narmadapuram district), thunderstorm activity was reported.

A tragic incident occurred in Bhopal’s Ratibad area, where a 12-year-old boy, Vishal Chauhan, died after being struck by lightning while returning from a maize field in Kekadia village.

Due to the widespread rain, temperatures dropped across the state. Narsinghpur saw a sharp fall of 11.4°C in a single day, with the maximum temperature settling at 30°C.

“The current system is active due to three cyclonic circulations, a turf line, and a western disturbance,” said meteorologist Arun Sharma.

“These systems are responsible for the ongoing rain and storms across the state. The monsoon is also moving ahead,” he added.

Daytime Temperatures in Major Cities (°C)

Other notable temperature drops included:

• Naugaon: down 6.6°C

• Khajuraho: down 5.5°C

• Chhindwara: down 4.8°C

• Damoh: down 6°C

• Bhopal: down 4.6°C

• Guna: down 4.5°C

• Narmadapuram: down 7.3°C

Photos from across the state showed people running for cover during sudden storms. In Khandwa, heavy afternoon rain brought relief from the heat. Pipariya saw rain with thunder and lightning, which dropped the temperature by one degree. A rain spell also hit Barwani.

The weather is expected to remain unstable in the coming days, especially in eastern and central parts of the state. The department has advised people to stay alert during thunderstorms and avoid open areas.

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