Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Madhya Pradesh: Mixed Rainfall, Drought in Some Areas, Heavy Rain Alerts
Madhya Pradesh has received less rain than usual this year, with the Indore-Ujjain region experiencing drought.
Some areas, like Damoh, have received rain.
More rain is expected soon.
Heavy rain alerts are in place for districts like Sehore.
Weather experts say a new weather system could bring more rain starting today, which may help the state catch up on its average rainfall.
Madhya Pradesh has received 29.7 inches of rain this monsoon season so far.
Indore-Ujjain region is facing drought-like conditions affecting soybean crops.
Heavy rain alerts are issued for several districts, including Sehore, Harda, and Raisen.
A cyclonic circulation system is expected to become active from August 13, potentially bringing more rain.
The state is currently 7.3 inches short of normal rainfall.
- Who
- The weather department and senior weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran.
- What
- Madhya Pradesh is experiencing varied rainfall patterns, with some areas facing drought and others expecting heavy rain.
- When
- Rainfall data is from this monsoon season, with heavy rain alerts issued for today, August 13.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, specifically mentioning Indore-Ujjain, and districts like Sehore, Harda, Raisen, and Damoh.
- Why
- Due to active weather systems, including a trough and a cyclonic circulation system, which is expected to bring more rain.
Affected Regions
Unaffected regions
Rainfall Status
Affected Regions
Drought-hit regions
Unaffected regions
Regions with rainfall
- Average Rainfall Received
- 29.7 inches
- Expected Rainfall Start Date
- August 15
- Districts with heavy rain alerts
- Sehore, Harda, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat
- Rainfall Shortfall
- 7.3 inches
- Source
- Madhya Pradesh weather department
Sources
Heavy rain lashes parts of Gujarat, highest recorded in Vadodara's Sinor
Heavy Rain Lashes Parts Of Gujarat, Vadodara Records Highest Rainfall
IMD predicts heavy rain in Gujarat from Aug 15
