Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Scattered Rains Leave 30 Districts Under Water Shortage; Temperature In Bhopal & Indore To Remain Below 27°Celsius
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Rains in Madhya Oradesh remained scattered this year. Nearly half of the state is facing acute water shortage after an uneven southwest monsoon left 30 of the 55 districts below their normal rainfall quota. Eleven districts received less than 80% of their expected rainfall, while Alirajpur recorded less than half of its normal rainfall, raising concerns over crops,…
Madhya Pradesh experienced scattered rains during the monsoon season, with nearly half of the 55 districts facing acute water shortage due to an uneven distribution of rainfall. The state received an average of 35.6 inches (904 mm) of rainfall by September 30, which is 4% less than the normal seasonal average of 37.3 inches. Western Madhya Pradesh, including Indore, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, and Gwalior-Chambal divisions, faced a rainfall deficit of up to 12%, while eastern Madhya Pradesh, comprising Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions, received 4% more rainfall than the expected quota.
Despite higher rainfall in the latter part of the monsoon season, the overall deficit remained significant, with only 95.4% of the normal rainfall being recorded. This uneven rainfall distribution could impact agriculture, drinking water availability, and industries reliant on adequate water reserves.
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