Madhya Pradesh August 20, 2026, Weather Update: Very Heavy Rain Alert In 4 Districts; Monsoon To Shift Towards Central, Western MP
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The monsoon has become active again in Madhya Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a very heavy rain alert for Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna and Damoh. These districts may receive up to 8 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heavy rain is also likely in Datia, Bhind, Niwari, Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Katni, Maihar and…
Madhya Pradesh is bracing for heavy rains in four districts from August 20 to 24, as per the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) alert. The rain is expected to shift towards the central and western parts of the state. Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, and Damoh are under a very heavy rain alert, with the potential to receive up to 8 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Datia, Bhind, Niwari, Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Katni, Maihar, and Satna may experience heavy rain. Other areas like Bhopal and several parts of the state might see moderate to light rain. Since June 1, Madhya Pradesh has received 583.4 mm of rain, which is around 23 inches. This is 12% less than the normal rainfall of 663.7 mm for this period.
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