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Three Monsoon Systems Bring Heavy Rain Across Madhya Pradesh
Several rain-making weather systems are active over Madhya Pradesh.
They have caused heavy rain in many parts of the state.
Some rivers, streams and ponds have filled up and overflowed.
Water levels also rose near Sendhwa, Barwani, and other locations.
Four gates of the Ban Sujara Dam were opened in Tikamgarh.
More heavy rain was expected in several districts on Monday.
The western parts of the state could continue receiving rain as the weather system moves toward Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Forecasters said rain should slowly become less intense after September 15.
However, some areas may still receive light to heavy showers during the following seven days.
Three active monsoon systems, including a low-pressure area and a trough, brought heavy rain to parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Rivers, streams and ponds overflowed in several areas, including Sendhwa, Barwani, while Ralawati’s largest pond also overflowed.
Four gates of the Ban Sujara Dam in Tikamgarh were opened after heavy rain.
Heavy rain was forecast for Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Guna and Sheopur on Monday.
Rain activity is expected to gradually decrease across Madhya Pradesh after September 15 as the low-pressure area moves toward Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Madhya Pradesh, with forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department in Bhopal and comments from weather expert Shailendra Kumar Naik.
- What
- Three active monsoon systems brought heavy rain, swollen waterways and dam-gate openings across parts of Madhya Pradesh.
- Where
- Across Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Barwani, Shajapur, Jhabua, Khargone, Khandwa and Tikamgarh.
- When
- Heavy rain was reported on Sunday, with more rain forecast for Monday; activity is expected to ease after September 15.
- Why
- A low-pressure area, a trough and another active monsoon system combined to produce widespread rain; the low-pressure area is expected to move toward Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Key facts
- Active systems
- Three monsoon systems, including a low-pressure area and a trough, were active over Madhya Pradesh.
- Forecast areas
- Heavy rain was forecast for Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Guna and Sheopur.
- Dam action
- Four gates of the Ban Sujara Dam in Tikamgarh were opened.
- Overflowing water bodies
- Rivers, streams and ponds overflowed in parts of Barwani and elsewhere.
- Forecast timing
- Rain activity is expected to gradually reduce after September 15.
- Weather movement
- The low-pressure area is expected to move toward Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Sources
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