Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Records 31.1 Inches Rainfall, Eastern Areas Face Heavy Rain
Madhya Pradesh has received a lot of rain this monsoon.
The state has recorded about 31.1 inches, or 83.5% of its expected seasonal rainfall.
Eastern areas are likely to receive more rain than western areas.
Heavy rain is forecast in several districts on September 8.
Rewa and Shahdol are among the regions expected to remain especially active.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may happen in some places.
Heavy rain could cause waterlogging and raise river and stream levels.
The weather department advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from trees, electric poles and water bodies.
Madhya Pradesh has received 31.1 inches of monsoon rainfall, equal to about 83.5% of its expected seasonal total.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain, especially in the Rewa and Shahdol regions.
Heavy rain is expected in Panna, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj and Sidhi on September 8.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph are possible across several districts.
Mauganj recorded the highest rainfall at about 53 inches, while Alirajpur recorded the lowest at about 13.6 inches.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and Madhya Pradesh state weather authorities issued the rainfall and forecast information.
- What
- Madhya Pradesh has recorded 31.1 inches of monsoon rain, with more rain and thunderstorms forecast.
- When
- The forecast applies to September 8, 2026, with rain expected to continue over the following few days.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, particularly the Rewa and Shahdol regions; heavy rain is forecast in Panna, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj and Sidhi.
- Why
- The update reports seasonal rainfall levels and warns residents about possible heavy rain, lightning, waterlogging and rising water levels.
- Seasonal rainfall
- 31.1 inches across Madhya Pradesh so far this monsoon
- Share of expected rainfall
- About 83.5% of the season’s expected total
- Heavy-rain areas
- Panna, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj and Sidhi
- Highest district total
- Mauganj, at about 53 inches
- Lowest district total
- Alirajpur, at about 13.6 inches
- Possible wind speed
- Gusts of around 30–40 kmph
- Main risks
- Waterlogging, rising river and stream levels, and temporary closure of some roads and bridges