MP to see light rain for next 3 days:Heavy showers likely again next week; 30 districts record above-normal rainfall

Madhya Pradesh is expected to witness only light rainfall over the next three days, with no heavy rain alert issued anywhere in the state. According to the IMD’s Bhopal centre, the existing weather system is weakening, resulting in light showers on July 11, 12 and 13. However, heavy rainfall is likely to return in some districts from July 14. On Saturday, all 55 districts, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur and Gwalior, are likely to receive light rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph. New weather system becoming active According to the Meteorological Department, a western disturbance is becoming active over Pakistan. Its impact is expected to be felt across Madhya Pradesh next week. Relief for kharif crops Weather experts said the temporary pause in heavy rainfall is beneficial for kharif crops. Several districts had witnessed intense rain, leading to waterlogging in fields and increasing the risk of crop damage due to rotting. The reduction in rainfall is expected to improve conditions. State records 8% excess rainfall Although June recorded 30% less rainfall than normal despite frequent rain and thunderstorms, the first nine days of July have not only erased the deficit but pushed seasonal rainfall above normal. So far, Madhya Pradesh has received 240 mm (9.5 inches) of rainfall, compared with the normal 222.1 mm (8.8 inches), an excess of 8%. Eastern Madhya Pradesh has received 8% below-normal rainfall, while western Madhya Pradesh has recorded 24% excess rainfall.e. July expected to contribute one-third of monsoon rain According to the IMD, July is expected to account for nearly one-third of the state’s monsoon rainfall. For example, Bhopal’s normal annual rainfall is around 39 inches, of which about 14 inches usually fall in July. Among the major cities, Jabalpur receives the highest July rainfall at over 17 inches. Nearly 40% of Madhya Pradesh’s annual monsoon rainfall is typically recorded during July. Normal rainfall in the state Madhya Pradesh’s average annual rainfall is 37.3 inches. Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior generally receive between 38 and 39 inches of rainfall annually. Less/more than normal rainfall in these districts 18 inches of rain fell in Dewas, Bhopal-Indore also better Dewas has recorded the highest rainfall in the state so far, receiving 115% more rain than normal. The district has already received 18 inches of rainfall. Indore and Sehore have recorded around 14 inches each, while Harda has received 15 inches. Bhopal has recorded 13.1 inches of rainfall. Several other districts, including 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 so far, with only around 2.25 inches. Such trend in 5 major cities of MP in July Indore: The city recorded its highest 24-hour rainfall of 11.5 inches on July 27, 1913. In July 1973, it received a monthly total of 30.5 inches. The city’s average July rainfall is 12 inches over 13 rainy days. Bhopal: The capital recorded its wettest July in 1986, when it received 1,031.4 mm (about 41 inches) of rainfall. Its highest 24-hour rainfall remains 11 inches, recorded on July 22, 1973. Bhopal receives an average of 14.4 inches of rain over 15 rainy days in July. Jabalpur: Among the state’s major cities, Jabalpur receives the highest July rainfall. It recorded nearly 45 inches in July 1930, while the highest 24-hour rainfall was 13.5 inches on July 30, 1915. The city’s normal July rainfall is around 17 inches across 15 to 16 rainy days. Gwalior: Gwalior receives the least July rainfall among the four major cities. Over the past decade, it has recorded less than 8 inches of rain in six years, against a normal of around 9 inches. Its wettest July was in 1935, when it received 623.3 mm (24.5 inches). The city’s highest 24-hour rainfall was 190.6 mm (7.5 inches) on July 12, 2015. It averages 11 rainy days in July. Ujjain: Like other major cities, Ujjain receives heavy rainfall during July, with nearly 40% of its annual monsoon rainfall typically recorded during the month.