Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Triggers Widespread Rain and Thunderstorms in MP and Chhattisgarh
A big storm named 'Montha' is causing a lot of rain and thunder in parts of India, specifically in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
It's like a strong wind blowing from the ocean that mixes with other weather patterns already over the land.
Some areas in Madhya Pradesh have seen a lot of rain, especially in the countryside, while cities like Bhopal and Indore have been mostly dry.
In Chhattisgarh, some southern areas are expected to get very heavy rain, which could cause floods, and winds will be strong.
Even though the main storm might get weaker after it passes the coast, it will still bring rain and stormy weather for a few more days.
People are being advised to be careful, stay away from flooded areas, and farmers should not plant new crops right now.
Cyclone 'Montha' and other weather systems are causing widespread heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Madhya Pradesh experienced downpours in several districts, with rural areas bearing the brunt, while some urban centers remained dry.
Chhattisgarh has issued a red alert for the Bastar region, anticipating extreme rainfall (up to 115 mm) and strong winds of 40-60 kmph, with a risk of flash floods.
Alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms persist in specific districts of Madhya Pradesh through Saturday and for the subsequent four days.
Residents in affected areas are advised to avoid waterlogged zones and secure livestock, while farmers are cautioned against sowing.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Issued advisories for intensified rainfall, thunderstorms, and gales due to Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' and other weather systems.
- When
- Tuesday, continuing for the next three to four days through Saturday and until October 31/November 1.
- Where
- Primarily affecting Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, with specific red alerts for Bastar region in Chhattisgarh and widespread rain in several districts of MP.
- Why
- Caused by a potent mix of Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' in the Bay of Bengal, a lingering depression over east MP, a trough, and an advancing cyclonic circulation.
- Affected States
- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
- Key Weather Systems
- Cyclonic Storm 'Montha', Depression over East MP, Trough, Cyclonic Circulation
- IMD Advisories
- Issued for both states due to intensified rainfall and thunderstorms
- Wind Speed Forecast (Chhattisgarh)
- 40-60 kmph
- Duration of Alerts (MP)
- Persist through Saturday and for the next four days
- Extreme Rainfall Alert (Chhattisgarh)
- Red alert for Narayanpur, Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma (up to 115 mm in 24 hours)