Madhya Pradesh August 30, 2026, Weather Update: Over 70% Rainfall Already Recorded In State; More Heavy Rain Expected In September
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has received around 73% of its total seasonal rainfall so far, with the monsoon remaining active across several parts of the state. Bhind, Niwari and Satna have already received more rain than their seasonal share. In the major divisions, Bhopal has received 93% of its seasonal rainfall, Gwalior 83%, Jabalpur 68%, and Indore and Ujjain 61%. Weather Forecast…
Madhya Pradesh has already experienced 73% of its seasonal rainfall, with the monsoon continuing to impact various regions within the state. Bhind, Niwari, and Satna have all received above-average rainfall for their season. In major divisions, Bhopal has experienced 93% of its seasonal rainfall, Gwalior 83%, Jabalpur 68%, and Indore and Ujjain 61%.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted another round of heavy rainfall in the first week of September, with the potential for more districts to reach their rainfall goals. Currently, the state has received an average of 27.3 inches of rain, falling short of the expected 30 inches by approximately 2.7 inches.
Dams throughout Madhya Pradesh are nearly 70% full, with major dams such as Indira Sagar, Gandhi Sagar, and Bansagar holding between 50% and 90% of their capacity. Some dams, like Bargi and Jauhila, have even opened their gates to release excess water.
Division-wise, Bhopal has recorded 93% of its seasonal rainfall, with Bhopal itself receiving around 35 inches. Rajgarh has also experienced 95% of its seasonal share. Indore has received 61% of its expected rainfall, with Burhanpur receiving the highest at 27.6 inches and Alirajpur receiving the least. Jabalpur has had 30.4 inches of rain, with Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat each receiving over 37 inches. Ujjain has experienced 61% of its seasonal rainfall, while Dewas has received the most in the division at 75 inches.
Gwalior has received 83% of its seasonal rainfall, with Guna recording around 32 inches and Datia and Ashoknagar receiving less rain. However, rainfall remains lower in certain parts of the Indore and Ujjain divisions. Weather expert Shailendra Kumar Nayak noted that the monsoon has intensified in eastern Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rain has begun in central and northern regions. Niwari, Tikamgarh, and Shivpuri have experienced particularly heavy rainfall this week.
A large portion of western Madhya Pradesh still faces low rainfall, with a new low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. If this system moves from eastern to western Madhya Pradesh, the state's rainfall shortage could diminish quickly. However, if the rain remains limited to areas that have already received significant precipitation, the gap between eastern and western Madhya Pradesh may persist.
Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
