Heavy Rain Alert in Madhya Pradesh: Downpour Expected in 17 Districts Including Bhopal and Indore
Bhopal, July 3 – A strong rain-bearing weather system has gripped Madhya Pradesh, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert for 17 districts, mostly in the eastern parts of the state, including divisions like Jabalpur, Sagar, Rewa, and Shahdol. Additionally, moderate rainfall is expected in four districts of the Gwalior-Chambal division, while Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and nearby regions are under a yellow alert for showers.
Meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran stated that two trough systems, including an active monsoon trough, are currently passing through the state. This system is expected to bring intense rainfall over the next four days, with July 5 and 6 likely to see widespread showers across all districts.
Districts under red alert for very heavy rainfall include Panna, Damoh, Maihar, and Katni, where rainfall could reach up to 8 inches (200mm) in 24 hours. A heavy rain warning has also been issued for Sheopur, Shivpuri, Bhind, Guna, Chhindwara, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Jabalpur, Dindori, Anuppur, Umaria, Shahdol, Sidhi, Mauganj, Rewa, and Satna.
On Wednesday, rainfall was reported in 27 districts, accompanied by gusty winds. Shivpuri, Ujjain-Ratlam, and Nowgaon recorded around half an inch of rain. Intermittent rainfall occurred throughout the day in Barwani, Mauganj, Rajgarh, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Sehore, Shahdol, Betul, Bhopal, Datia, Guna, Gwalior, Narmadapuram, Indore, Sheopur, Mandla, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, Balaghat, Shajapur, Dewas, and Agar-Malwa.
The heavy rainfall has rejuvenated natural spots across the state. In Sailana (Ratlam district), the waterfall near the Kedarnath Mahadev temple on the Banswara Road has become active again, surrounded by lush greenery on the surrounding hills. Multiple waterfalls have appeared across hilly areas, offering a scenic view.
Meanwhile, waterlogging has been reported in several parts of Bhopal, including the filling of Big Lake (Bada Talab) by half a foot, creating traffic disruptions and flood-like conditions in low-lying areas.
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