The weather in the state is completely transformed at this time. Due to three troughs, two cyclonic circulations, and a depression, a b weather system is active in the state. As a result, many districts are experiencing very heavy rainfall, and this is likely to continue for the next four days.
MP Weather Alert: Madhya Pradesh is currently facing a severe rain crisis. In several districts, including the capital Bhopal, the rainfall has broken all previous records. With three trough lines, two cyclonic circulations, and a depression system active simultaneously, the state is experiencing flood-like conditions. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in 41 districts of the state, with a red alert in 5 districts, an orange alert in 21, and a yellow alert in 14.
Serious Situation in Bhopal, Waterlogged Roads
Due to continuous rain since Friday night in the capital Bhopal, many areas are waterlogged. Waterlogging on the roads has disrupted traffic. Water has entered homes in many low-lying areas. There are reports of water entering the bungalow of Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar in Gwalior. Due to the rising water level in the dams, the gates of several reservoirs have had to be opened, leading to flood-like conditions in the low-lying areas.
Red Alert: Possibility of Heavy Destruction in These Districts
According to the Meteorological Department, these districts may receive more than 8 inches of rainfall in the next 24 hours:
- Raisen
- Sagar
- Damoh
- Panna
- Satna
- Rewa
A red alert has been issued in these districts, and citizens are urged to stay indoors. The district administration has been placed on high alert.
Districts with Orange Alert
According to the Meteorological Department report, these districts are likely to experience very heavy rainfall:
- Guna, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Sehore, Narmadapuram
- Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Jabalpur
- Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur
- Umaria, Katni, Maihar, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli
There is a possibility of dangers such as waterlogging and landslides here.
Districts in Yellow Alert
A warning of heavy rain has been issued in these districts, which may affect public life:
- Bhopal, Gwalior, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia, Niwari
- Tikamgarh, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Indore, Ujjain
- Dewas, Khandwa and Harda
Holidays may be declared in schools and colleges here, while the district administration has alerted relief and rescue teams.
Meteorological Department Warning: More Heavy Rain for the Next Four Days
Dr. Divya E. Surendran, a senior scientist at the Indian Meteorological Department, said that three trough lines, two cyclonic circulations, and a depression are simultaneously active in Madhya Pradesh at this time. This is a rare weather condition that is expected to bring heavy rainfall for the next four days. She said that this system will affect most parts of the state and citizens need to be vigilant.
The state government and the Disaster Management Department have appealed to citizens to contact the administration in case of any emergency. Avoid going near rivers and dams. Instructions have also been issued to maintain special vigilance in rural areas.
