Rain lashes Gwalior-Ratlam, clouds cover Bhopal-Indore:Over 1200 trolleys of paddy soaked in Bhind; weather department issues four-day alert across Madhya Pradesh

Although the monsoon has officially withdrawn from Madhya Pradesh, rain continues to drench several parts of the state. Gwalior has been receiving intermittent showers for over 24 hours, with more than 2 inches of rain recorded by Tuesday morning. Ratlam too witnessed heavy rainfall overnight, while Bhopal and Indore remained under dense cloud cover. Over the past 24 hours, half of the state experienced rainfall, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Ratlam recorded over 3 inches of rain, Gwalior nearly 2.75 inches, Shivpuri more than 1.5 inches, Datia 1.25 inches, and Tikamgarh and Sheopur around half an inch each. Light rainfall also occurred in Bhopal, Dhar, Guna, Indore, Ujjain, Khajuraho, Mandla, Rewa, Satna, Vidisha, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, and Dewas districts. Four-day alert issued for rain, thunderstorms, and winds According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a depression system has formed over the Arabian Sea, connected by a trough extending into central Madhya Pradesh. Another cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea is moving toward the state. These systems are likely to trigger widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next four days. On October 29–30, heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for 18 districts across Madhya Pradesh. Farmers’ anger after rain soaks paddy in Bhind In Bhind district’s Gohad Agricultural Market, rain soaked paddy stored in over 1,200 trolleys on Monday. Traders said that buyers from other states refused to lift the wet grain, forcing a halt in procurement activities. Farmers accused the market administration of negligence, stating that despite prior rain warnings, no arrangements were made to cover or protect the paddy. They have demanded compensation and crop valuation from the authorities. Cold wave expected to intensify after November 6 Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran stated that a yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and rain across all districts — including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur — over the next 24 hours. On October 29, heavy rains are likely in northern and eastern parts of the state, extending to more eastern districts on October 30. She added that a Western Disturbance is currently active over northern India, which may bring snowfall to the Himalayan regions. Once it retreats, temperatures in Madhya Pradesh are expected to drop significantly after November 6. Severe winter predicted: Coldest season since 2010 possible The IMD predicts that Madhya Pradesh will enter a cold phase from November to January, possibly extending into February. Meteorologists expect this winter to be the coldest since 2010, with above-normal rainfall during the season. Monsoon officially withdraws after a strong season The monsoon, which entered Madhya Pradesh on June 16, officially withdrew on October 13, remaining active for nearly four months. This year’s monsoon ended on a positive note, with 30 districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior, recording “very heavy rainfall.” Guna district topped the chart with 65.7 inches of rain, while Sheopur saw a remarkable 216.3% of its normal rainfall. Shajapur, however, received the least — 28.9 inches (81.1%) of its quota. Overall, the state recorded 15% more rainfall than expected, achieving 115% of the normal forecast. City-wise October weather trends Bhopal: Temperature soared to record 38°C in 2012 The capital’s average October temperature stands at 32.7°C (max) and 19.1°C (min). The highest recorded temperature was 38°C in 2012, while the lowest was 11.7°C. In 1955, the city saw 7.5 inches of rain in the month, and 5 inches in a single day on October 6, 2009. Indore: Coldest October night at 6.2°C in 1999 Indore’s October temperatures range between 35–37°C (day) and 14–16°C (night). On October 22, 1999, the minimum dropped to 6.2°C, the coldest on record. In 2013, the city received 4 inches of rainfall, while 1985 saw 9 inches in the month, including 6.19 inches in one day. Gwalior: Heat touches 40°C despite autumn Gwalior’s average October temperature is 34.2°C (max) and 19.3°C (min), with past records hitting 40.1°C in 1994. The city also experiences strong cold spells, with the temperature falling to 8.9°C in 1952. Rainfall trends show 10 out of 8 years witnessing showers, with 4 inches recorded in 2013 and 2022. Jabalpur: Coldest night in 1952, heaviest rain in 1916 In Jabalpur, the October average is 31.8°C (max) and 20.3°C (min). The coldest October night was in 1952 at 10.5°C, and the heaviest monthly rainfall was in 1916 — 10.46 inches. Ujjain: No rain in 3 of past 10 years Ujjain remained dry in three of the last ten Octobers. The heaviest single-day rain was 3.62 inches on October 5, 2009. The highest temperature reached 39°C in 2002, while the lowest dropped to 8.1°C in 1983.