Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Bhopal Receives Record Rainfall, Schools Closed, Dams Open in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, India, had a lot of rain, the most in a while, which caused schools to close.
More heavy rain is expected in many areas.
Dams are releasing water.
Some places had flooding, like some streets in Raisen.
The weather service has warned people about the bad weather.
Bhopal received record-breaking rainfall of 55mm within 24 hours.
An orange alert for very heavy rain was issued for 14 districts, and a yellow alert for 20.
Schools in Narmadapuram and Bhopal declared a holiday due to heavy rain.
Nine gates of Tawa Dam and several of Bargi dam were opened amid heavy rainfall.
Low-lying areas in Raisen, including Mahamaya Chowk, experienced flooding.
- Who
- Residents of affected areas, schoolchildren, and government officials.
- What
- Record-breaking rainfall and resulting alerts and flooding in Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Heavy rainfall occurred recently, with alerts for more rain on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bhopal and other districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Sehore, Vidisha, and Narmadapuram.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused schools to close, dams to release water, and flooding in low-lying areas.
- Rainfall in Bhopal (24 hours)
- 55mm
- Districts with Orange Alert
- 14
- Districts with Yellow Alert
- 20
- Tawa Dam Gates Opened
- 9
Sources
7.10 Inches Of Rain In 24 Hours, Roads Blocked, Villages Surrounded By Water In MP’s Agar Malwa Region
80 shifted from Ahmedabad villages; houses collapse, roads waterlogged as heavy rainfall continues in Gujarat
Schools Closed in 11 Districts of Rajasthan Amid Torrential Downpour