MP Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Warning Issued in 29 Districts On Anant Chaturdashi; Orange Alert in 13 Including Jabalpur; Schools Shut in Satna

A weather system has intensified over Madhya Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a heavy rain alert in 13 districts, including Jabalpur. The orange alert suggests very heavy rain may occur in these areas within the next 24 hours, with some districts expected to receive more than 4 inches of rain. The system is linked to the gradual withdrawal of the South-West Monsoon 2026, with ongoing impacts forecasted until September 27.

In addition to the orange alert, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall across 16 districts, including Bhind, Datia, and others, as well as light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the state. The heavy rain warning has led to the closure of schools in Satna for students from nursery to Class VIII on September 25 and 26, in response to safety concerns.

The weather system, influenced by a cyclone formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to remain active in the region through September 27. The heavy rain is anticipated to peak on September 25 and 26, with the potential for continued rainfall on September 27. After this period, the system is likely to move further away from the state.

Monsoon withdrawal in Madhya Pradesh is scheduled between June 1 and September 30, with only six days remaining for the official end of the season. The withdrawal process is expected to begin in the last week of September, with the monsoon already starting to recede in some parts of neighboring Rajasthan.