Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain, Orange Alerts in Two Districts
Madhya Pradesh is getting a lot of rain because several monsoon weather systems are active.
The heaviest rain is expected in Seoni and Balaghat.
These districts have been given an orange alert, which warns people to prepare for very heavy rain.
Rain has already made some rivers rise and caused flood-like conditions in some areas.
Many other parts of the state may also receive light, moderate, or heavy rain.
Forecasters expect the rain to continue for several days.
The weather system may move toward central and western Madhya Pradesh by August 24.
Even with the recent rain, the state has received less rain than usual so far this monsoon.
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Seoni and Balaghat for very heavy rain over the next 24 hours.
Heavy rain has continued in eastern Madhya Pradesh, swelling rivers and creating flood-like conditions in several districts.
Rain is expected across much of the state, with heavy rainfall possible in several districts through August 24.
Madhya Pradesh has received 609.2 mm of monsoon rain, about 11% below the normal 685.3 mm.
The active weather system is expected to shift toward central and western Madhya Pradesh by August 24.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the alerts; weather expert Shailendra Kumar Nayak discussed the active systems.
- What
- Very heavy rain is forecast in Seoni and Balaghat, with rain expected across much of Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The forecast applies to August 22, 2026, with further alerts and rainfall expected on August 23 and 24.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, especially Seoni, Balaghat and other eastern, northern and central districts.
- Why
- A monsoon trough, a cyclone and a low-pressure area are currently affecting the state.
- Orange alert
- Seoni and Balaghat face very heavy rain over the next 24 hours.
- Monsoon rainfall
- Madhya Pradesh has received 609.2 mm so far.
- Normal rainfall
- The normal rainfall for this period is 685.3 mm.
- Rainfall gap
- Statewide rainfall is about 11% below normal.
- Most affected areas
- Eastern, northern and central Madhya Pradesh are currently receiving rain.
- Forecast shift
- The weather system is expected to move toward central and western parts by August 24.
- Flood conditions
- Rivers have swollen and flood-like conditions have been reported in several districts.