Rain alert in 43 MP districts today:Monsoon stalls after entry; Gwalior, Chambal to receive it last

After entering 15 districts in southeastern Madhya Pradesh, the monsoon has stalled and has not advanced for the past three days. According to the IMD’s Meteorological Centre, the monsoon may remain stationary for another 2-3 days. Once it resumes, it is expected to first cover the Bhopal and Ujjain divisions before finally reaching the Gwalior-Chambal region. The monsoon entered the state on 24 June, covering Alirajpur, Indore, Harda, Dhar, Betul, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Khargone, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Barwani and Dindori. Since then, it has not progressed further. The Meteorological Department said conditions are favourable for its advance into more parts of the state over the next 2-3 days. Rain forecast today The IMD has predicted rain in Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Indore, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Burhanpur, Barwani, Khandwa, Khargone, Ujjain, Ratlam, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Jabalpur, Katni, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mauganj, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Sagar, Panna, Damoh and Chhatarpur. Light to moderate rain may also occur at isolated places in Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Niwari and Tikamgarh districts. 2 inches of water fell in Seoni
Earlier on Friday, there was a spell of strong winds and rain. About 2 inches of water fell in Seoni. Shujalpur, Akodia, and the surrounding areas of Shajapur received heavy rainfall. More than one and a half inches of water fell in Ujjain. Meanwhile, strong winds and rain continued in many districts, including Datia, Indore, Rajgarh, Shivpuri, Mandla, Rewa, Sagar, Balaghat, Khandwa, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, and Mandsaur. In Birwa Gram Panchayat of Baihar tehsil in Balaghat, 3 people, including 2 children, died due to lightning, while 6 people were injured. The deceased have been identified as Lalki Meravi, Jhamsingh Taram (35), and Satish Valkey. Meanwhile, in Khatamba village of Dewas, a gallery collapsed due to a storm and rain during sun worship. In the accident, 2 women died, while 3 people, including a child, were injured. The deceased have been identified as Laxmibai and Bhagwantabai. Due to the storm and rain, there has been a significant drop in daytime temperatures. In Khargone, the temperature dropped to a minimum of 30 degrees. It was 30.1 degrees in Khandwa, 31.1 degrees in Sagar, 31.8 degrees in Chhindwara, 32.7 degrees in Betul, 33.2 degrees in Seoni-Umaria, 33.4 degrees in Dhar, and 33.8 degrees Celsius in Narmadapuram. Among the 5 major cities of the state, Bhopal-Indore recorded 33.8 degrees, Ujjain 33.5 degrees, Jabalpur 36.7 degrees, and Gwalior 41.8 degrees Celsius.
Less/More rain than normal in these districts Such a trend in 5 big cities of MP in June Bhopal: Intense heat till mid-June Bhopal typically experiences intense heat until 15 June, followed by rain. In the last 10 years, temperatures crossed 44°C in three years, while the night temperature once dropped to 17.4°C. The city recorded its highest June rainfall of 16 inches in 2020. In 2024, it received 10.9 inches of rain, including about 5 inches in 24 hours, the second-highest June rainfall in a decade. Indore: Strong rainfall record Indore has seen relatively milder Junes from 2020 to 2025, with maximum temperatures between 39.6°C and 41.6°C. Last year, the mercury touched 41.6°C, while the city received 5.5 inches of rain, around 20% of its annual June quota. Indore’s highest June rainfall was over 17 inches in 1980, while the 5-inch rainfall on 23 June, 2003 remains the 24-hour record. The city’s highest June temperature was 45.8°C (3 June, 1991), and the lowest minimum was 18.9°C (12 June, 1958). Gwalior: June heat often crosses 47°C Gwalior continues to face extreme heat in June, with temperatures usually ranging between 45°C and 46°C. The highest June temperature was 47.8°C on June 11, 2019. The mercury reached 45.7°C in 2024 and 45.2°C in 2025. The city recorded 28.5 inches of rain in June 1952, while 7.5 inches on June 27, 1952 remains the highest 24-hour rainfall. In 2025, Gwalior received over 10 inches of rain during the month. Jabalpur: Monsoon brings strong June rainfall Jabalpur receives good rainfall with the arrival of the monsoon, which usually enters the state through the southern part of the Jabalpur division. Between 2016 and 2025, nearly 30% of the annual rainfall was received in June. The city recorded over 8.5 inches of rain in 2024. Its all-time monthly June rainfall record is about 30 inches in 1998, while 7.5 inches on 16 June, 1882 remains the highest 24-hour rainfall. Ujjain: Consistent June rainfall trend Ujjain has consistently recorded good rainfall in June. Between 2016 and 2025, the city received 2.5 to 8 inches of rain during the month. The all-time June rainfall record is over 13.5 inches in 1970. The highest 24-hour rainfall was about 6.5 inches on 15 June, 2001. In 2025, Ujjain recorded more than 8 inches of rainfall during June.