MP braces for unusual weather:Downpour in Sagar, Shajapur while Bhopal Ujjain receive moderate rainfall; low-pressure system triggers storms

A depression over the East Central Arabian Sea is affecting Madhya Pradesh. Over the next four days, rain and cloudy weather will continue in several districts. Temperatures are rising slightly during the day and night, while rain has brought relief from earlier heat. The monsoon has officially ended, but scattered rainfall will persist. Clouds, haze and drizzle Bhopal has remained cloudy since Saturday morning. Haze has reduced visibility, and light drizzle has occurred in some areas. Heavy rain was reported in Sagar, while Shajapur’s Akodia saw thunder and lightning. Pandhurna experienced rain for about an hour, and Ujjain had heavy showers in the afternoon. The weather has turned cooler in all affected areas. Districts under rain alert The Meteorological Department issued a rain alert for the following districts:Bhopal, Indore, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Shajapur, Dewas, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Sehore, Harda, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Jabalpur, Seoni, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat. Due to overcast skies, day temperatures have dropped slightly. Rain expected in coming days Light rain is forecast in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions on 26, 27, and 28 October. Some districts remained cloudy throughout Saturday. Night temperatures have increased, now above 20°C in Chhindwara, Damoh, Jabalpur, Khajuraho, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Sidhi, Tikamgarh, Umaria, Bhopal, Betul, Guna, Narmadapuram, Indore, Pachmarhi, Ratlam, and Ujjain. Day temperatures have reached up to 34°C. Upcoming severe cold The Meteorological Department predicts the severe cold period will begin in November and last until January, possibly extending into February. The upcoming winter may be the coldest since 2010. Increased rainfall is expected due to more active Western Disturbances. La Niña conditions are likely to develop, affecting weather patterns. Monsoon ends, but with a ‘Happy Ending’ Monsoon has officially departed from the entire state, lasting 3 months and 28 days. It entered on 16 June and retreated on 13 October. Despite this, rain continues in many areas. Thirty districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior, received very heavy rainfall this season. Guna recorded the highest rainfall at 65.7 inches, while Sheopur received 216.3% of its normal rainfall. Good rainfall means sufficient drinking water and irrigation supplies. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high. Shajapur received the least rainfall, only 28.9 inches (81.1% of its quota). District-wise rainfall performance The Meteorological Department estimated 106% rainfall for the state. In reality, the state received 15% more than expected. Districts in Gwalior-Chambal division received double the expected rainfall. Fifty districts in Indore, Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions met their quota. In Bhopal, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions, four districts – Ujjain, Shajapur, Betul, and Sehore – received 81.1% to 98.6% of expected rainfall. Ujjain, Sehore, and Betul reached more than 94%, near normal levels. Shajapur experienced a heavy rainfall deficit at only 81%.