Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Raises Bhopal Lake, Flood Risk Expands
Madhya Pradesh has received a lot of rain because the monsoon is very active.
The water in Bhopal’s Upper Lake has risen close to its highest safe level.
Officials say the gates of Bhadbhada Dam may need to be opened.
This could help manage the extra water.
Weather officials expect more heavy rain in several districts.
Satna, Panna, Chhatarpur and Rewa may face some flash-flood risk.
Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari could also receive very heavy rain, lightning and strong winds.
Other parts of the state may see heavy rain, thunderstorms or lightning during the next day.
Upper Lake’s water level reached 1666.10 feet, near its 1666.80-foot Full Tank Level.
Bhadbhada Dam gates in Bhopal may be opened at any time, according to municipal officials.
Very heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast in parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next 24 hours.
Low to moderate flash-flood risk is expected in Satna, Panna, Chhatarpur and Rewa districts.
Orchha recorded 205 mm of rain, while Nalkheda recorded 165 mm and Susner 132 mm in the past 24 hours.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and several warned districts.
- What
- Heavy rain has raised Upper Lake’s water level, prompted possible dam-gate opening and created flash-flood and severe-weather risks.
- When
- The lake level was recorded on Thursday; forecasts and flood risks apply to the next 24 hours.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, especially Bhopal, Satna, Panna, Chhatarpur and Rewa, among other districts.
- Why
- An active southwest monsoon, a low-pressure area over southeast Uttar Pradesh and adjoining regions, and an upper-air cyclonic circulation are producing vigorous rainfall.
- Upper Lake level
- 1666.10 feet
- Full Tank Level
- 1666.80 feet
- Possible action
- Bhadbhada Dam gates may be opened at any time.
- Highest reported rainfall
- Orchha recorded 205.0 mm in the last 24 hours.
- Other major rainfall totals
- Nalkheda recorded 165.0 mm and Susner 132.0 mm.
- Flash-flood risk
- Low to moderate risk is likely in Satna, Panna, Chhatarpur and Rewa during the next 24 hours.
- Severe-weather warning
- Very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and 30–40 kmph gusts are forecast at isolated places in Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari.