Monsoon withdrawal begins in MP; temp hit 35°C with isolated rain

The southwest monsoon season ended in Madhya Pradesh on September 30, but the monsoon hasn’t withdrawn from the state. The Meteorological Department stated the withdrawal process started in Rajasthan and will follow in Madhya Pradesh. Dry weather is expected across most of the state, though some districts may experience isolated showers.

On Tuesday, Bhopal’s weather was sunny, with a daytime temperature of 34.2°C, one degree above normal. The night temperature was 23.2°C, two degrees above normal. For Wednesday, the forecast predicts a partly cloudy sky with dry conditions, and temperatures around 33°C during the day and 23°C at night, with a wind speed of 12 km/h.

The monsoon entered Madhya Pradesh on June 21, bringing 44.1 inches of rainfall, 18% above the normal average of 37.3 inches. The Jabalpur division leads in rainfall, with Mandla receiving over 60.6 inches and Seoni 56.8 inches. Several districts, including Sheopur, Niwari, Rajgarh, Bhopal, and Dindori, recorded substantial rainfall.

Bhopal's dams, including Bhadbhada and Kaliyasot, have seen increased water levels due to seasonal rain. On Monday, gates of these dams were opened as Kolar and Kerwa dams overflow. 200 of Madhya Pradesh's 250 dams are reported full, with some, like Bargi, Omkareshwar, and Tawa, opening their gates multiple times.

The monsoon is expected to leave the Gwalior-Chambal region first, the last to receive rain this year. The Meteorological Department reported a cyclonic circulation over north-eastern Assam and another from Tamil Nadu to north Karnataka, but these systems won’t affect Madhya Pradesh immediately.

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