Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh July 2026 Rainfall: Mixed Results
Madhya Pradesh had a mix of good and bad rainfall in July 2026.
Some places like Bhopal and Indore got more rain than usual, but most districts, 41 in total, got less rain than they should have.
Dewas had the most rain with 20 inches, while Alirajpur had the least with 4 inches.
The state is still short by 1.6 inches of rain for the monsoon season.
The monsoon came late, so June was dry, but July had some good rain, especially in the third week.
Experts say more rain is coming soon.
Madhya Pradesh received 3.3 inches of rainfall in the third week of July 2026.
14 districts, including Bhopal and Indore, received above-average rainfall.
41 districts recorded below-normal rainfall.
Dewas had the highest rainfall at 20 inches, while Alirajpur had the lowest at 4 inches.
The state has a rainfall deficit of 1.6 inches (11%) for the monsoon season.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Madhya Pradesh rainfall update for July 2026
- When
- Third week of July 2026
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To assess the monsoon performance and its impact on rainfall distribution
Optimistic View
Concerned View
Rainfall Improvement
Optimistic View
The third week of July brought significant rainfall, improving the overall situation.
Concerned View
Despite improvements, 41 districts still record below-normal rainfall.
Monsoon Performance
Optimistic View
The monsoon has strengthened, with good rainfall expected in the coming days.
Concerned View
The delayed arrival and initial weak activity have caused a deficit of 1.6 inches.
- Total Rainfall (Third Week of July)
- 3.3 inches
- Districts with Above-Average Rainfall
- 14
- Districts with Below-Normal Rainfall
- 41
- Highest Rainfall (Dewas)
- 20 inches
- Lowest Rainfall (Alirajpur)
- 4 inches
- Total Monsoon Rainfall (So Far)
- 13 inches
- Average Monsoon Rainfall
- 14.6 inches
- Rainfall Deficit
- 1.6 inches (11%)