Madhya Pradesh Monsoon: This year’s monsoon season in Madhya Pradesh has ended on a positive note, and winter has now begun to set in. The monsoon season, which started in June, remained active for nearly four months (3 months and 28 days). Meteorological Department data show that this is the third time in the last decade that the state has recorded the highest rainfall. Weather experts believe that this good rainfall will ensure adequate water storage for drinking water supply and irrigation, as well as improve groundwater levels.
How much rainfall is in which district?
This season, 30 districts in the state recorded “excess” rainfall. Guna, the district with the highest rainfall, received a total of 65.7 inches. Sheopur received 216.3% more rainfall than normal, the highest excess rainfall in the state.
However, some districts experienced deficient rainfall. Shajapur received only 28.9 inches (81.1% of normal), placing it in the “severely deficient” category. The Meteorological Department had predicted 106% rainfall for the season, but in reality, 15% more rainfall, or 121%, was recorded.
Monsoon Journey: From East to West
The monsoon became active in the state on June 16. Initially, the eastern divisions (Jabalpur, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol) received good rainfall, but heavy rains in September pushed the western divisions (Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, etc.) ahead. According to final data, eastern Madhya Pradesh received 17% more rainfall than average, while the western region received more than 25% excess rainfall.
District-wise rainfall situation (by category):
Above normal (above 110%): Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Gwalior, Rajgarh, Morena, Raisen, Chhatarpur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Bhind, Burhanpur.
Above normal (104-110%): Panna, Chhindwara, Satna, Harda, Sagar, Indore, Dhar, Khargone.
Above normal (100-103%): Jabalpur, Khandwa, Anuppur, Rewa, Balaghat, Dewas.
Normal (95-100%): Ujjain, Sehore.
Below normal (90-95%): Betul.
Severely deficient (90% or less): Shajapur.
This analysis clearly shows that most districts in the state received normal or above-normal rainfall, while only a handful of districts failed to meet their rainfall targets.
Monsoon Departure and Future Weather
The southwest monsoon departed Madhya Pradesh four days ago. According to meteorologists, the northeast monsoon will become active after October 17, but its effects may be felt in the state around October 19.
Feelings of Cold Begin
In the second half of October, night temperatures in most districts of the state have dropped below 17°C, signaling the onset of cold weather. Meanwhile, light drizzle is expected in the southern districts.
Temperatures in some cities on October 17:
Minimum temperature: Khandwa (16°C), Khargone and Chhatarpur (16.2°C), Rajgarh (17.6°C), Datia (17.7°C), Shivpuri (18°C)
Maximum temperature: Ujjain (34.5°C), Indore (34.1°C), Gwalior (33°C), Bhopal (32°C), Jabalpur (31.8°C)
Weather experts predict a slight increase in day and night temperatures in the state over the coming days, but the cold is likely to intensify gradually thereafter.
Fact check: This report is based on official data from the Meteorological Department and analysis by experts. Rainfall figures and percentages are calculated based on the long-term average (LPA).