Madhya Pradesh to Receive Heavy Rain Till August 19

A strong weather system from the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rain across Madhya Pradesh over the next few days. The system will remain active over the eastern parts of the state, including Jabalpur, Shahdol, Rewa and Sagar divisions, for the next two days.

On Monday, Sidhi, Mauganj and Dindori are under an orange alert for extremely heavy rain, with expected rainfall of 4 to 8 inches in the next 24 hours. A heavy rain warning has also been issued for several other districts, including Satna, Panna, Damoh, Katni, Shahdol, Anuppur, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Mandla and Balaghat.

According to the Meteorological Department, the current system will also affect Bhopal, Gwalior and Chambal divisions, with some districts experiencing heavy rain on August 17, 18 and 19. Weather expert Shailendra Kumar Nayak said rainfall is likely in both eastern and western Madhya Pradesh between August 15 and 21.

The eastern part of the state is expected to receive heavy rain between August 15 and 19, after which the system will affect western Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has received 544.4 mm of rainfall so far this monsoon season, which is around 3 inches below the normal rainfall of 618.8 mm for this period.

Overall, the state has received 12% less rainfall than normal, with the eastern part facing a rainfall deficit of 18% and the western part 6% below normal. As many as 43 districts have recorded 2% to 54% less rainfall than normal.

In the eastern part, districts such as Balaghat, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Damoh, Dindori, Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Mauganj, Panna, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Shahdol, Sidhi and Singrauli are facing rainfall deficits. In western Madhya Pradesh, districts including Agar-Malwa, Alirajpur, Ashoknagar, Betul, Dhar, Harda, Indore, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Narmadapuram, Neemuch, Raisen, Ratlam, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Ujjain and Vidisha have also received below-normal rainfall.

Meanwhile, 12 districts have recorded above-normal rainfall, including Bhopal, Guna, Sehore, Rajgarh, Gwalior, Anuppur, Bhind, Burhanpur, Dewas, Barwani, Khandwa and Khargone.

The weather system is expected to continue affecting Madhya Pradesh over the next few days, with heavy rain likely in several districts. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid traveling during heavy rain.

The heavy rain is expected to bring relief to the state, which has been facing a rainfall deficit. However, it also poses a risk of flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

In conclusion, Madhya Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rain over the next few days, with several districts under orange alert for extremely heavy rain. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay safe during the heavy rain.

The impact of the heavy rain will be closely monitored by the authorities, and necessary measures will be taken to prevent flooding and waterlogging. The state government has also issued warnings and advisories to residents, asking them to stay indoors and avoid traveling during heavy rain.

Overall, the heavy rain is expected to bring relief to the state, but it also poses a risk of flooding and waterlogging. Residents are advised to stay safe and take necessary precautions during the heavy rain.