Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Faces Heavy Rainfall for Four More Days
Madhya Pradesh is experiencing heavy rainfall that is expected to continue for the next four days.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in several districts, including Shivpuri, Guna, Sagar, and Dindori.
Other districts have been warned about heavy rain.
The recent rainfall has improved the state's overall rain deficit from 17% to 14%.
However, 41 districts are still recording below-normal rainfall, while 14 districts have received excess rainfall.
Dewas has recorded the highest rainfall so far, while Alirajpur is the driest district.
The heavy rainfall is expected to benefit water resources and agriculture but may also lead to waterlogging and traffic problems in urban areas.
Heavy rain continues in Madhya Pradesh for the past 36 hours, with more than 35 districts affected.
Orange alert issued for Shivpuri, Guna, Sagar, and Dindori for very heavy rainfall.
Heavy rain warning for Sheopur, Ashoknagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Damoh, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ujjain, Dhar, and Barwani.
Rainfall deficit reduced from 17% to 14% after recent rains.
Dewas recorded the highest rainfall (18.4 inches), while Alirajpur is the driest district (2 inches).
- Who
- Residents of Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Heavy rainfall and weather alerts
- When
- July 22, 2026, for the next four days
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Active monsoon phase and moisture from the Bay of Bengal
Benefits of Heavy Rainfall
Challenges of Heavy Rainfall
Water Resources and Agriculture
Benefits of Heavy Rainfall
The heavy rainfall will benefit water resources and agriculture in the state.
Challenges of Heavy Rainfall
The heavy rainfall may lead to waterlogging and traffic problems in urban areas.
- Rainfall Duration
- Next four days
- Orange Alert Districts
- Shivpuri, Guna, Sagar, Dindori
- Heavy Rain Warning Districts
- Sheopur, Ashoknagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Damoh, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ujjain, Dhar, Barwani
- Rainfall Deficit
- 14%
- Average Rainfall
- 286.8 mm (11.3 inches)
- Highest Rainfall District
- Dewas (18.4 inches)
- Driest District
- Alirajpur (2 inches)
