Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh May See Heavy Rain After September 19
Madhya Pradesh may get more heavy rain before the monsoon season ends.
A new weather system could become active after September 19.
Rain is expected in many western areas from September 17 to 19.
Eastern areas may also get rain from September 18 to 21.
The state has received about 33 inches of rain so far.
Normally, it receives about 37.3 inches during the season.
This means it needs about 4.3 more inches to reach its normal total.
Some districts have received extra rain, while others are still below normal.
The monsoon may begin leaving the state toward the end of September.
A new weather system may become active over Madhya Pradesh after September 19, potentially bringing another spell of heavy rain.
The state has received about 33 inches of rain, compared with its normal seasonal average of 37.3 inches.
Rainfall is expected to become more widespread in western Madhya Pradesh from September 17 to 19.
Parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive light to heavy rain between September 18 and 21.
Madhya Pradesh has recorded 88.5% of its normal seasonal rainfall, with 18 districts above normal and 37 below normal.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh and weather experts, with forecasts referenced from the India Meteorological Department's Bhopal office.
- What
- A possible new weather system could bring widespread and heavy rainfall before the monsoon withdraws.
- When
- Rainfall is expected from September 17 to 21, with the new system possibly becoming active after September 19.
- Where
- Across Madhya Pradesh, particularly western and eastern parts of the state.
- Why
- Additional rain could help Madhya Pradesh make up its current seasonal rainfall shortfall before the monsoon ends.
- Rainfall so far
- About 33 inches
- Normal seasonal rainfall
- 37.3 inches
- Current shortfall
- About 4.3 inches, or roughly 6% below normal
- Seasonal rainfall achieved
- 88.5% of normal
- Expected western rainfall
- More widespread activity from September 17 to 19
- Expected eastern rainfall
- Light to heavy rain possible from September 18 to 21
- Monsoon season
- Officially recorded from June 1 to September 30