Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Rains Continue as Monsoon System Shifts North
A weather system is bringing a lot of rain to Madhya Pradesh.
It first affected eastern districts and has now moved toward the north.
Heavy-rain warnings are in place for many districts, especially Sheopur and Shivpuri.
Bhopal had rain for much of Thursday night through Saturday morning.
The city’s Upper Lake became full, so officials opened the Bhadbhada Dam gates.
Some schools and Anganwadi centres were closed to keep children safe.
More rain is expected in northern and central parts of the state.
Indore is expected to receive only moderate rain.
The weather system is expected to remain active on September 6.
A monsoon system has moved from eastern Madhya Pradesh to the state’s northern districts.
Very heavy and heavy-rain warnings have been issued for 19 districts, including Sheopur and Shivpuri.
Bhopal received continuous rain, and the Upper Lake reached full tank level, prompting Bhadbhada Dam gates to open.
Schools and Anganwadi centres were closed in several districts because of heavy rain and flood-like conditions.
Madhya Pradesh has received about 30 inches of rain, below the 32-inch normal, while several districts recorded above-average rainfall.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Bhopal and northern districts, are affected.
- What
- A monsoon system has shifted toward northern Madhya Pradesh, bringing continuing rain and heavy-rain alerts.
- When
- The update was issued on September 5, 2026; the system is expected to remain active on September 6 and alerts cover the next two days.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and districts in the Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar and Ujjain divisions.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall has created flood-like conditions, led to dam-gate openings and prompted school closures for student safety.
- Orange alert
- Very heavy rain warnings were issued for Sheopur and Shivpuri.
- Heavy-rain warning
- Heavy rainfall was forecast in 17 additional districts, including Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Sagar, Ujjain and Mandsaur.
- Bhopal rainfall
- Rain continued from Thursday night through Saturday morning, with a short break of about three to four hours.
- Upper Lake
- Bhopal’s Upper Lake reached its full tank level, after which Bhadbhada Dam gates were opened.
- School closures
- Schools and Anganwadi centres were closed in several districts, including Morena, Guna and Shivpuri; schools also closed for younger students in Gwalior and Bhind.
- Seasonal rainfall
- The region has received about 30 inches of rain against a normal 32 inches for this period.
- Rainfall variation
- Several western districts recorded 5% to 54% below-average rainfall, while multiple eastern and northern districts recorded above-average rainfall.