Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Receives 88.7% Rainfall, More Expected in September
Madhya Pradesh has received most of the rain it usually gets during the monsoon.
So far, the state has received 33.1 inches out of its normal 37.3 inches.
Twenty-three districts have received normal or more-than-normal rainfall.
The weather department expects rain in many parts of the state on September 18 and 19.
However, it has not issued an alert for very heavy or heavy rain through September 20.
Rain may become more common after September 21.
Weather experts expect another rainy period during the last week of September.
The monsoon officially ends on September 30, but it may leave some parts of the state in early October.
Madhya Pradesh has received 33.1 inches of rain, or 88.7% of its 37.3-inch seasonal normal.
Twenty-three districts have recorded normal or above-normal rainfall so far this monsoon.
The India Meteorological Department expects rain in parts of the state on September 18 and 19.
No alert for very heavy or heavy rain is in place anywhere in the state through September 20.
Rainfall activity may increase after September 21, with another spell likely in the last week of September.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh and the India Meteorological Department.
- What
- The state has received 88.7% of its seasonal rainfall, with more rain forecast in September.
- When
- Rain is forecast on September 18 and 19, with activity possibly increasing after September 21 and in the last week of September.
- Where
- Across parts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior and other districts.
- Why
- A monsoon trough, a low-pressure area and possible later cyclonic or low-pressure systems may produce additional rain.
- Rainfall so far
- 33.1 inches
- Share of seasonal rainfall
- 88.7%
- Seasonal normal
- 37.3 inches
- Districts with normal or above-normal rain
- 23
- Heavy-rain alert
- None for very heavy or heavy rain through September 20
- Expected rainfall period
- September 18-19, with increased activity possible after September 21
- Official monsoon period
- June 1 to September 30