Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Monsoon Likely To Withdraw Within Three Days
The rainy season in Madhya Pradesh is almost over.
Weather officials expect the south-west monsoon to leave within two or three days.
A few places may still get light rain or drizzle.
Heavy rain is not expected anywhere in the state.
Overall, the state received about 4% less rain than usual this season.
Rainfall was higher than normal in eastern Madhya Pradesh but lower in the west.
Thirty of the state’s 55 districts did not receive their usual amount of rain.
Most districts are expected to have sunny and dry weather soon.
The south-west monsoon is expected to withdraw from Madhya Pradesh within two to three days.
Thirty of the state’s 55 districts recorded below-normal seasonal rainfall.
Madhya Pradesh received 908.4 mm of rain, about 4% below its 949.5 mm normal.
Eastern Madhya Pradesh had 4% above-normal rainfall, while western Madhya Pradesh had a 12% deficit.
Light rain and thunderstorms may affect eight eastern districts, while most other areas are expected to remain sunny.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and weather expert Shailendra Kumar Nayak provided the forecast information.
- What
- The south-west monsoon is expected to withdraw from Madhya Pradesh, following a season with an overall 4% rainfall deficit.
- When
- The withdrawal is expected within two to three days; the forecast cited is for Thursday, October 1.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, with light rain possible in Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla and Balaghat.
- Why
- The monsoon season has ended officially, and IMD indications suggest the system is close to withdrawing from the state.
- Expected withdrawal
- Within two to three days
- Seasonal rainfall
- 908.4 mm recorded against a normal 949.5 mm
- Overall deficit
- Approximately 4% below normal
- Districts with deficit
- 30 of Madhya Pradesh’s 55 districts
- Eastern Madhya Pradesh
- 4% above its seasonal average
- Western Madhya Pradesh
- 12% below its seasonal average
- Rain forecast
- Light rain and thunderstorms possible in eight districts; heavy rain is not expected