Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain Alerts as Monsoon Shifts Westward
The monsoon has become active again in Madhya Pradesh.
The India Meteorological Department has warned that some districts could get very heavy rain.
Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna and Damoh may receive up to 8 inches of rain in one day.
Other districts may also get heavy or moderate rain.
The rain was strongest in the Vindhya and Mahakaushal regions on August 19.
From August 20 to 24, the rain is expected to shift toward central and western parts of the state.
Panna and Narsinghpur had orange alerts for August 21.
Guna and Shivpuri had orange alerts for August 22.
Overall, the state has received less rain than usual since June 1.
The India Meteorological Department issued a very heavy rain alert for Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna and Damoh.
The five districts could receive up to 8 inches of rain within 24 hours, despite the headline referring to four districts.
Rain activity is expected to move toward central and western Madhya Pradesh between August 20 and 24.
Panna and Narsinghpur had orange alerts for very heavy rain on August 21, while Guna and Shivpuri had orange alerts on August 22.
Madhya Pradesh had received 583.4 mm of rain since June 1, about 12% below its normal 663.7 mm.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and weather experts issued the forecast for Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- Very heavy and heavy rain alerts were issued, with the monsoon expected to shift toward central and western parts of the state.
- When
- The forecast covers August 20 to 24, 2026, with specific alerts for August 21 and 22.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, especially Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Damoh and other listed districts.
- Why
- Weather experts said changing weather patterns are expected to move rain activity across the state.
- Very heavy rain alert
- Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna and Damoh were listed for very heavy rain, with up to 8 inches possible in 24 hours.
- August 21 orange alerts
- Panna and Narsinghpur were under orange alerts for very heavy rain.
- August 22 orange alerts
- Guna and Shivpuri were under orange alerts for very heavy rain.
- Rainfall since June 1
- Madhya Pradesh received 583.4 mm, or around 23 inches, against a normal 663.7 mm, or 26.1 inches.
- Rainfall deficit
- The state was around 12% below normal; eastern Madhya Pradesh was 14% below normal and western Madhya Pradesh 10% below normal.
- Expected shift
- Rain activity was expected to gradually move toward central and western Madhya Pradesh from August 20 to 24.