Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Monsoon Crosses 70%, Heavy September Rain Expected
Madhya Pradesh has received most of the rain it usually gets during the monsoon season.
The state has received about 27.3 inches out of an expected 30 inches.
Some places, including Bhind, Niwari and Satna, have already received more than their usual amount.
Weather officials expect heavy rain again in the first week of September.
This rain could help the state reach its normal seasonal total.
Many dams are now between half-full and 90% full.
Some dam gates have been opened to release water.
Eastern Madhya Pradesh has had stronger rain, while parts of the west still need more.
Whether the rainfall gap closes will depend on how widely the next rain spell spreads.
Madhya Pradesh has received about 73% of its seasonal rainfall, averaging 27.3 inches against an expected 30 inches.
Bhind, Niwari and Satna have already received more rain than their seasonal shares.
The weather department forecasts another spell of heavy rain during the first week of September.
Major dams, including Indira Sagar, Gandhi Sagar and Bansagar, are between 50% and 90% full.
Rainfall remains comparatively low in parts of the Indore and Ujjain divisions, especially across western Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh, its districts and divisions, the weather department, and weather expert Shailendra Kumar Nayak.
- What
- The state has recorded about 73% of its seasonal rainfall and is forecast to receive another spell of heavy rain.
- When
- As of August 30, 2026; further heavy rain is forecast in the first week of September.
- Where
- Across Madhya Pradesh, with stronger rainfall in eastern, central and northern areas and lower rainfall in parts of the west.
- Why
- Additional rain could reduce the state’s remaining seasonal shortfall of about 2.7 inches, although the result depends on how widely the rain spreads.
- Seasonal rainfall received
- About 73% of Madhya Pradesh’s total seasonal rainfall
- Average rainfall so far
- 27.3 inches, compared with an expected 30 inches
- Remaining rainfall shortage
- Approximately 2.7 inches
- September forecast
- Another spell of heavy rain is expected in the first week of September
- Highest division share listed
- Bhopal division has received 93% of its seasonal rainfall
- Lower-rainfall divisions
- Indore and Ujjain have each received 61% of their seasonal shares
- Dam storage
- Several major dams are between 50% and 90% full
- Water releases
- Gates at some dams, including Bargi and Jauhila, have been opened