Bhopal, 23 August (Kiran News): The monsoon has strengthened again in Madhya Pradesh, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain across several parts of the state for the next three days. On Saturday, 23 August, the IMD issued an orange alert for Neemuch and Shivpuri districts warning of very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning. A yellow alert for heavy rain has also been declared for Mandsaur, Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Ujjain, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Rajgarh, Guna and Morena districts.
Widespread Showers Recorded on Friday
On Friday, heavy showers lashed Bhopal and around 20 other districts. The highest rainfall was recorded at Malajkhand in Balaghat (1.25 inches), followed by Mandla (1 inch), Pachmarhi (0.75 inch) and Narsinghpur and Sheopur (0.5 inch each). Good rainfall was also reported in Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Betul, and Guna.
Continuous rain has raised water levels in rivers and dams. One gate of Tawa Dam in Narmadapuram was opened to release excess water. In Sheopur, the Seep river overflowed, flooding low-lying areas. The Bodal culvert was washed away, leading to closure of the Sawai Madhopur road. In Karahal area, two youths were swept away in a swollen drain; villagers rescued one while an SDRF team is searching for the other.
Meteorological Conditions Behind the Rain
According to meteorologist Vedprakash Singh, the ongoing rain is due to a monsoon trough passing over the state and an active cyclonic circulation in the northern region. In the next 24 hours, very heavy rainfall is expected in Neemuch and Mandsaur, while Shivpuri, Morena, Guna, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Ujjain, Ratlam, Jhabua and Alirajpur may receive heavy rainfall.
The IMD stated that from 1 June to 22 August this year, Madhya Pradesh has received 23% above long-period average rainfall. Eastern Madhya Pradesh recorded 24% above average, while western Madhya Pradesh received 22% surplus rain.
Impact on Crops and Cities
The active monsoon has benefited kharif crops like soybean, paddy and groundnut with ample water. However, continuous rain has damaged vegetable and fruit crops in several areas. Urban regions have witnessed waterlogging in low-lying localities, mud accumulation and traffic jams.
The weather department has advised residents to avoid low-lying areas, not cross swollen rivers or drains, and stay away from open fields during thunderstorms. Authorities have directed relief teams to remain on alert for any possible emergency. The IMD has clearly indicated that heavy intermittent rainfall will continue for the next three days, and caution is essential.
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