MP completes 25% of seasonal rain quota:32 districts get excess rainfall, heavy rain alert for Panna and Satna today

Madhya Pradesh has already received 25% of its seasonal rainfall quota, with 9.4 inches of rain recorded so far. As many as 32 districts, including Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain, have received above-normal rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), showers are expected to continue throughout July, pushing the rainfall figures even higher. The weather department has forecast light to heavy rain across different parts of the state over the next four days. Panna and Satna districts are under a heavy rain alert, with the possibility of receiving 4 inches or more rainfall within the next 24 hours. Rain is also likely in Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Indore, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Burhanpur, Barwani, Khandwa, Khargone, Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Agar Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Jabalpur, Katni, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mauganj, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Sagar, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari. See pictures of the rain Three-quarter inch rainfall in Mandla, rain fell in 11 districts including Gwalior-Jabalpur Rain continued across Madhya Pradesh on Thursday as well. Mandla received nearly three-fourths of an inch of rainfall. Singrauli recorded more than half an inch, while Balaghat also received around half an inch. Rain was also reported from Betul, Gwalior, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Khajuraho, Sagar, Satna and Sidhi. Check the temperature in your city here State records 10% surplus rainfall Although Madhya Pradesh witnessed frequent thunderstorms and rain throughout June, rainfall remained 30% below normal by the end of the month. However, rainfall during the first nine days of July has not only bridged the deficit but pushed the state into a 10% surplus. According to official figures, the state has received 234.4 mm (9.4 inches) of rainfall so far, compared with the normal 212.3 mm (8.3 inches), making it 10% above average. Eastern Madhya Pradesh has recorded 9% below-normal rainfall, while western Madhya Pradesh has received 29% more rain than average. Districts with below and above-normal rainfall Half of season’s rainfall in Dewas, Bhopal-Indore also better Dewas has emerged as the wettest district in Madhya Pradesh this season, recording 125% excess rainfall. According to the weather department, the district has already received 18 inches of rain. Indore and Sehore have each recorded 14 inches, while Harda has received 15 inches. Bhopal has recorded 13.1 inches of rainfall so far. Agar Malwa, Ashoknagar, Betul, Burhanpur, Guna, Khandwa, Khargone, Mandsaur, Narmadapuram, Neemuch, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, Vidisha, Anuppur, Balaghat, Damoh, Dindori, Jabalpur, Mandla, Pandhurna, Panna, Sagar, Seoni and Umaria are also in a healthy rainfall position. Alirajpur has received the least rainfall at just 2.25 inches. Trend in 5 major cities of MP in July Indore records 11.5 inches of rain in 24 hours Indore’s highest 24-hour rainfall on record is 11.5 inches, recorded on July 27, 1913. In July 1973, the city received 30.5 inches of rainfall during the month. Rainfall also brings a noticeable drop in temperatures. Indore’s average July rainfall is 12 inches, with rain falling on an average of 13 days during the month. Bhopal’s record monthly rainfall stands at 41 inches July is traditionally one of the wettest months in Bhopal. The city recorded a record 1,031.4 mm (nearly 41 inches) of rainfall in July 1986. Its highest 24-hour rainfall remains 11 inches, recorded on July 22, 1973. Bhopal receives rain on an average of 15 days in July, meaning it rains almost every alternate day. The city’s average July rainfall is 367.7 mm (14.4 inches). Because of the rains, daytime temperatures generally remain below 30°C, while night temperatures stay under 25°C. Bhopal receives rainfall on an average of 15 days during July. Record of highest rainfall in Jabalpur Among the state’s major cities, Jabalpur has historically received the highest rainfall. It recorded nearly 45 inches in July 1930, while its highest 24-hour rainfall remains 13.5 inches, recorded on July 30, 1915. The city received more than 13 inches of rainfall in July last year, with 2013 and 2016 also witnessing exceptionally heavy rainfall. Jabalpur’s average July rainfall is 17 inches, with rain occurring on 15 to 16 days during the month. In Gwalior, rainfall less than 8 inches 6 times Compared with Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur, Gwalior receives the least rainfall. Over the past 10 years, the city has recorded less than 8 inches of rainfall in six years, against its average of around 9 inches. Gwalior’s wettest July was in 1935, when it received 623.3 mm (24.5 inches) of rainfall. Its highest 24-hour rainfall was recorded on July 12, 2015, when 190.6 mm (about 7.5 inches) of rain fell. Gwalior receives rain on an average of 11 days during July. Heavy rainfall occurs in Ujjain Like other major cities in the state, Ujjain experiences heavy rainfall during July. Nearly 40% of its seasonal rainfall is usually recorded during this month.