Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Triggers Flood-Like Situation Across Madhya Pradesh Districts
Madhya Pradesh is a big state in India.
For a long time, it did not get enough rain, which made farmers worried.
Then, suddenly, a lot of rain fell at once across the state.
The rain was so heavy that some places looked like small lakes and rivers.
In the city of Bhopal, rainwater covered roads and even knocked down a tree.
Schools in Bhopal were closed for the day because of the rain.
Some houses got water inside them, and some roads were closed to keep people safe.
In one village, ten people had to be rescued from their house as the river rose.
Weather experts said the rain could continue for several more days, so people were told to be careful.
The rain was good news for farmers, who needed water for their crops.
A monsoon trough and low-pressure area over Madhya Pradesh brought heavy rain after a long dry spell, causing flood-like conditions in several districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rain alert for 21 districts, with orange alerts for Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sehore, Harda and Dewas.
Bhopal recorded 176 mm of rain in 24 hours, leading to waterlogging, a tree falling on VIP Road, and school closures for students up to Class 12.
In Sehore, police and villagers rescued 10 family members stranded near the Bhilakhedi River, while water entered and damaged houses in several villages.
Rain continued for a third day on Tuesday, and state data showed rainfall since June 1 stood at 483 mm against the normal 571 mm, a 15 per cent deficit.
- Who
- Residents across Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Bhopal, Sehore, Raisen and Shajapur, with alerts and forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Heavy monsoon rain triggered waterlogging, flooded houses, closed roads and flood-like conditions across several districts for a third consecutive day.
- When
- Sunday night through Tuesday, August 9-11, 2026.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh state in India, including Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Vidisha, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Harda and Shujalpur.
- Why
- A monsoon trough and low-pressure area over the state strengthened the monsoon, producing heavy showers.
- Bhopal rainfall (24 hrs to Aug 10)
- 176 mm
- Bhopal rainfall (past 24 hrs, Aug 11)
- About 7 inches
- Districts under heavy rain alert
- 21
- Districts under orange alert
- Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sehore, Harda, Dewas
- Forecast for orange alert areas
- Up to 8 inches of rain in 24 hours
- Rainfall in Shajapur
- About 4 inches in six hours
- State rainfall June 1 - Aug 10
- 483 mm against normal 571 mm (15% deficit)
- Rescue in Sehore
- 10 family members rescued near Bhilakhedi River
