Bhopal, 26 August (Kiran News). Rain has been continuing across most districts of Madhya Pradesh for the past two days, and the Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for the next four days. While people have got relief from heat and humidity in many areas due to the rainfall, normal life has been disrupted in several places.
It is notable that the average annual rainfall in Madhya Pradesh is considered to be 37 inches. So far this season, the state has received 35.1 inches of rain, which is 95 percent of the total annual target. Now, only 1.9 inches of rainfall is needed to achieve the yearly target. Until now, 6.8 inches more rain than normal has been recorded. Districts like Gwalior, Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, Morena, Sheopur, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari have already received above-average rainfall. In the rest of the districts, on average, more than 80 percent of the annual rainfall has been recorded.
In the past 24 hours on Monday, more than 30 districts, including Bhopal, Gwalior, Narmadapuram, Indore, Pachmarhi, Ratlam, Shajapur, Sheopur, Ujjain, Chhindwara, Sagar, Satna, and Dhar, have recorded rainfall. Gwalior and Rewa received 1.3 inches, Khajuraho 1.2 inches, Pachmarhi 1.1 inches, and Umaria 1 inch of rain. Indergarh recorded 92.0 mm, Alirajpur 88.2 mm, Rampur Baghelan 84.4 mm, Majhgaon 78.0 mm, Dindori 77.2 mm, and Bilhari 70.0 mm rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for 22 districts in the Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Sagar divisions. For Tuesday, a yellow alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Sheopur, Morena, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat districts. Neemuch and Mandsaur are also under a heavy rain warning. These districts may experience heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning. Light to moderate rain will continue in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and other districts, and a sudden rise in the water levels of rivers and streams is possible. The department has advised people to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
According to weather scientists, three weather systems are currently active in the state. The monsoon trough line is passing through Datia and Sidhi up to the Bay of Bengal. Another trough line is passing through the central part of the state. A cyclonic circulation is also active in the southern region. Due to these three weather systems, continuous rainfall is expected in many parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next three to four days.
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