The monsoon has picked up pace once again in Madhya Pradesh during the second week of August, bringing consistent rainfall across various parts of the state. On Monday, several districts experienced showers ranging from light drizzles to intense downpours. Notably, Chhatarpur’s Nowgaon recorded 59 mm of rainfall between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Other areas saw lighter showers, with Khajuraho receiving 10 mm, Damoh 5 mm, Satna 4 mm, Pachmarhi 7 mm, Narmadapuram 0.7 mm, and Datia 2 mm.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours in districts such as Chhatarpur, Satna, Panna, Rewa, Maihar, Damoh, Katni, Jabalpur, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat. On August 13, showers are expected in the southern districts of the state, while on August 14, heavy rain warnings have been issued for Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Ujjain, Indore, and Jabalpur divisions.
Between August 14 and 17, parts of western Madhya Pradesh—including Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar, Jhabua, Ratlam, Barwani, Mandsaur, Neemuch, and Khargone—are likely to witness heavy rainfall. Similarly, between August 12 and 17, eastern Madhya Pradesh districts such as Katni, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara, Sagar, Damoh, Panna, Chhatarpur, Rewa, Satna, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Dindori, and Singrauli may also see intense showers.
Despite the rainfall, maximum temperatures have not dropped significantly. Khajuraho recorded 34°C, Rewa 32.5°C, Jabalpur 32°C, Damoh 30.2°C, Ujjain 31.6°C, Gwalior 31.7°C, and Bhopal 29.6°C.
Advisory for Residents
Weather experts have urged residents to remain cautious, particularly in areas prone to waterlogging, and to avoid unnecessary travel. Municipal bodies have been directed to strengthen drainage systems to prevent disruptions during heavy rain spells.
While the showers have brought a pleasant coolness and boosted farmer morale by benefiting crops, there is also a heightened risk of flooding and water accumulation in low-lying areas.
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