Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is set to receive more rainfall as the monsoon trough and low-pressure area become active again. On Sunday, heavy rain is expected in Shivpuri, Sheopur, and five other districts. Starting September 11, a strong rain system will affect the state, bringing heavy showers to Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur. This could help the state reach its full rainfall quota.
So far, the state has received an average of 36.1 inches of rain, which is 97% of the season's total. Just 1.2 inches more are needed to reach the normal rainfall mark of 37.3 inches. In 28 districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior, rainfall has already exceeded normal levels, ranging from 96% to 169%. Sheopur has seen the highest rainfall at 169%. However, the Indore, Ujjain, and Rewa divisions are lagging behind, with Rewa receiving the least at 60% (23.3 inches).
According to a scientist at the IMD Bhopal, the monsoon trough is passing through Damoh, with another trough extending from Rajasthan to Chhattisgarh. The active low-pressure area may cause heavy rain on September 8, 9, and 10 in some places, but widespread rainfall is expected from September 11.
The monsoon became active in Madhya Pradesh on June 21, leading to consistent rainfall in June, July, and August, along with the first three days of September. Bhopal has received over 43 inches of rain, while Mandla has recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 47.97 inches. The top ten districts with the most rain include Mandla, Seoni, Sheopur, Sidhi, Bhopal, Dindori, Chhindwara, Narmadapuram, Raisen, and Sagar.
