Bhopal
After a brief pause, Madhya Pradesh is set to experience another round of heavy rainfall as the monsoon trough reactivates across central India, officials at the Bhopal Meteorological Centre confirmed. The renewed weather system has already triggered widespread showers across multiple districts and is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours.
According to forecasts, several divisions including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Narmadapuram will be directly impacted, with a heavy rain alert issued for eight districts on Sunday. Meteorologists said the trough’s influence is now firmly established, bringing significant precipitation back to the state.
Madhya Pradesh has recorded an average of 41.9 inches of rainfall this season, representing an 11 per cent surplus compared to the long-term average of 37 inches. More than 30 districts—including Bhopal, Rajgarh, Raisen, Vidisha, and Gwalior—have either met or exceeded their seasonal targets. In some areas, rainfall has even surpassed expected levels, strengthening water reserves and easing agrarian concerns.
However, uneven distribution remains a challenge. The Malwa-Nimar belt, particularly the Indore-Ujjain division, continues to face shortfalls. Out of 15 districts in this zone, five—including Khargone, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Shajapur, and Barwani—have received less than 27 inches of rainfall, well below the seasonal norm. Experts caution that this deficit could strain agriculture and water resource management in the region.
With the trough active and other systems influencing the state’s climate, authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious. The monsoon has regained strength, and its effects will be widespread, officials said, advising farmers and local communities to follow safety guidelines.
As Madhya Pradesh enters this renewed phase of rainfall, the coming days will be key in balancing the benefits of surplus precipitation with the challenges of regional deficits, shaping the final outcome of this year’s monsoon season.