Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Braces for Heavy Rain as CM Reviews Relief
Madhya Pradesh is expecting several days of strong rain and storms.
Weather officials warned that some places could receive very heavy rain.
Heavy rain has already caused flooding in parts of the state.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Rewa to check the situation.
He told officials to provide food, water and medical help in relief camps.
Officials must also restore electricity and check how much crops have been damaged.
Animals will receive treatment and fodder where needed.
People were asked to stay indoors during storms and avoid trees and open fields during lightning.
Authorities are watching rivers, roads and low-lying areas closely.
The IMD issued a five-day warning for thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds across Madhya Pradesh through August 26.
Eastern and central parts of the state are expected to see the most intense weather, including isolated very heavy rainfall.
Several districts had already recorded heavy rain, with Gohpal receiving 98 millimetres in the 24 hours ending August 23.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inspected flood-affected areas in Rewa and reviewed relief and rescue operations.
Officials were ordered to provide essential aid, restore electricity, assess crop damage and protect people, livestock and public health.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Madhya Pradesh authorities and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are responding to the weather and flooding.
- What
- The state is facing a five-day warning for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, alongside ongoing flood relief operations.
- When
- The warning runs through August 26; rainfall totals cited in the report covered the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on August 23, and the chief minister reviewed conditions on Sunday.
- Where
- The alert covers Madhya Pradesh, with particularly intense activity expected in eastern and central areas; Yadav inspected flood-hit parts of Rewa.
- Why
- A continuing weather system is expected to bring heavy rain, raising risks of flooding, rising river levels, infrastructure damage and disruption to power and transport.
- Weather alert
- Thunderstorms, lightning, heavy to very heavy rain and winds of 30-40 kmph are forecast through August 26.
- Highest reported rainfall
- Gohpal recorded 98 mm, Jaitahari 85.6 mm, Budhar 85 mm and Baihar 82 mm in the cited 24-hour period.
- Districts already affected
- Heavy rain was reported in Shahdol, Anuppur, Balaghat, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Tikamgarh and Satna.
- Very heavy rain forecast
- Dindori, Balaghat, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Damoh and Sagar may receive isolated very heavy rain on different days.
- Relief measures
- Officials were directed to provide food, water and medical aid, establish special medical camps, chlorinate drinking water and restore electricity.
- Agricultural response
- Authorities were ordered to survey crop damage and provide seeds and other assistance to farmers as required.
- Animal protection
- Veterinary teams, scientific disposal of dead animals and adequate fodder were ordered for affected areas and shelters.