Monsoon in MP likely between June 20 to 22:Hailstorm, rain expected over next 4 days; red-alert issued in Dhar, Khargone

Monsoon in Madhya Pradesh may be delayed by 5 to 7 days. According to the IMD, the monsoon is likely to arrive between June 20 and 22. Meteorologist Arun Sharma said that rainfall in June is expected to remain below average. However, May saw both extreme heat and hailstorms, with rainfall exceeding the monthly average by about half an inch. Rain and storm alerts in early June In the first four days of June, an alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued across the state. On Monday, a red alert for hailstorms has been issued for Dhar and Khargone. An orange alert has been issued for Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Betul, Chhindwara and Pandhurna, warning of thunderstorms, rain, hail and lightning. Temperatures drop below peak summer levels On Sunday, May 31, the seventh day of Nautapa, storms and rainfall continued across the state, bringing temperatures below 42°C. The highest temperature was recorded in Shajapur at 41.4°C, while Pachmarhi recorded 34.4°C. Among major cities, Indore recorded 36.3°C, Jabalpur 36.4°C, Gwalior and Ujjain 37.5°C, and Bhopal 38°C. Only Shajapur, Rajgarh and Narsinghpur recorded temperatures above 40°C. Rainfall impacts daily life across districts In Rewa, rainfall damaged grain stored in markets. Satna experienced heavy rain in the afternoon. In Maihar, ropeway services at Sharda Temple were suspended due to bad weather. Umaria saw rainfall after strong winds, while Seoni reported relief from heat after showers. Now see, pictures of the weather on Sunday May saw both extreme heat and excess rain According to the weather department, May recorded extreme heat along with higher-than-normal rainfall. Early May saw storms and rain, followed by severe heat from May 18, when Khajuraho crossed 47°C. From May 25, during Nautapa, every day saw storms or rainfall in at least one district, with hailstorms also reported in several areas. May recorded about 56% more rainfall than average. Meteorologists said around 1.25 inches of rain fell compared to the usual 0.75 inches. Overall, monsoon rainfall is expected to be around 90% of the average this year. Weather trends in major cities In Bhopal, rain has been recorded during Nautapa in 7 of the last 14 years, with drizzle in 2 years. The city saw extreme heat above 43°C in 2018 and 2019. Indore recorded around 4 inches of rain last June, while Gwalior has previously crossed 47°C. Jabalpur typically receives strong early monsoon rains, contributing up to 30% of its seasonal quota in June. Ujjain also shows a consistent rainfall trend in June, with significant showers recorded in multiple years. The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for the 1st to 4th. According to this, on Monday as well, a spell of storms and rain will begin in the state along with intense heat. Most districts will receive rainfall. This will lead to a drop in day and night temperatures. Such Trend in 5 Major Cities of MP in June Intense Heat in Bhopal Till June 15 In the capital, June shows a mixed pattern of extreme heat and rainfall. Over the last 10 years, intense heat has generally been observed before June 15. On three occasions, the temperature has crossed 44°C, while the night temperature has dropped to 17.4°C. In 2020, the city recorded its highest June rainfall at 16 inches. In 2024, 10.9 inches of rain was recorded throughout the month, marking the second-highest rainfall in 10 years. Around 5 inches of rain fell within 24 hours. 4 Inches of Rain Occurred in Indore Last Year In June, Indore witnesses a notable drop in daytime temperatures. In the last seven years—2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025—June has generally remained comparatively less hot. The mercury has stayed in the range of 39.6°C to 41.6°C, with last year’s peak reaching 41.6°C. Around 20 percent of the seasonal rainfall quota is typically received in this month, and last year the city recorded 5.5 inches of rain. In terms of overall rainfall records, Indore received more than 17 inches of rain in June 1980. The record for maximum rainfall in 24 hours stands at 5 inches, recorded on June 23, 2003. On June 3, 1991, the daytime temperature rose to 45.8°C, while on June 12, 1958, the minimum temperature fell to 18.9°C. Temperature has crossed 47 degrees in Gwalior In Gwalior, June continues to record intense heat after May. Looking at data from the last 10 years, the maximum temperature reached 47.8°C in 2019. In 2024, the mercury was recorded at 45.7°C, while in 2025 it stood at 45.2°C. The temperature this month generally remains between 45°C and 46°C. According to the Meteorological Department, on June 11, 2019, the temperature again touched 47.8°C. In 1952, the city recorded 28.5 inches of rainfall over the entire month. The record for maximum rainfall in a single day stands at 7.5 inches, which was recorded on June 27, 1952. In 2025, more than 10 inches of rainfall was recorded during the month. Good rainfall in Jabalpur for 10 years With the onset of the monsoon, Jabalpur receives good rainfall, as the monsoon usually enters the state through this region. Due to this, Jabalpur records higher rainfall compared to other districts. Data from 2016 to 2025 shows that up to 30% of the seasonal rainfall quota is received in June itself. Last year, more than 8.5 inches of rain was recorded. This year too, the monsoon is expected to enter from the southern part of the Jabalpur division. According to the Meteorological Department, Jabalpur recorded around 30 inches of rainfall in a single month in 1998, which remains the overall record. On June 16, 1882, the city received 7.5 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. Good rainfall trend in Ujjain too In Ujjain too, June shows a trend of good rainfall. Between 2016 and 2025, the city has received rainfall ranging from 2.5 inches to 8 inches. In terms of overall records, Ujjain received more than 13.5 inches of rain in June 1970. The record for maximum rainfall in 24 hours was set on June 15, 2001, when around 6.5 inches of rain was recorded. In 2025, more than 8 inches of rainfall was registered over the entire month.