Madhya Pradesh August 22, 2026, Weather Update: Orange Alert In Seoni & Balaghat, Rain Likely Across State
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A strong weather system is active over Madhya Pradesh due to the monsoon trough, a cyclone and a low-pressure area. Heavy rain has been continuing in the eastern parts of the state for the past two days, causing rivers to swell and flood-like conditions in several districts. Weather expected on Saturday The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert…
Madhya Pradesh weather update as of August 22, 2026, indicates an orange alert for Seoni and Balaghat due to heavy rainfall expected within the next 24 hours. Other districts also anticipate rain, ranging from light to moderate across Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and several others. Meteorologists attribute the ongoing weather activity to three systems, including a cyclone and low-pressure area, causing swollen rivers and flood-like conditions in eastern regions.
So far, the state has received 609.2 mm of rain, 11% less than the normal. 39 districts have recorded rainfall deficits between 5% to 60%, while 16 have received more than normal rainfall. High temperatures between 28°C to 35°C are expected in affected areas over the next two days.
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