Madhya Pradesh August 16 2025, Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert For 15 Districts On Janmashtami

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Betul and Burhanpur, predicting up to 8.5 inches of rainfall in the next 24 hours

Meanwhile, 13 other districts including Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Dhar, Khargone, Dewas, Khandwa, Harda, Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, and Balaghat may receive up to 4.5 inches of rain.

Weather systems behind the rainfall

Meteorologists explained that a monsoon trough is currently passing through Madhya Pradesh. In addition, a cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure area are active in the region, leading to continuous and intense rainfall across the western and southern parts of the state.

Heavy Rains to continue on August 17 and beyond

According to the forecast, August 17 will see continued heavy rain in several parts of the state. A stronger rain system is expected to activate from August 18, possibly causing very heavy rain across multiple districts until the end of the month.

Rainfall status so far

Madhya Pradesh has received 30.5 inches of rainfall so far, against the seasonal average of 37 inches, which means 82%of the quota is already completed. With more rain forecasted, the remaining 6.5 inches is expected to fall within this month.

District-wise Rainfall Overview

Highest Rainfall: Mandla and Guna have recorded over 46 inches of rain. 

Top Districts: Niwari (45.6 inches), Tikamgarh (45.2 inches), Ashok Nagar (42.9 inches) other rain-rich districts are Vidisha, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Balaghat, Dindori, Sagar, Panna, Sheopur, Singrauli, Sidhi, Narmadapuram, Umaria (30+ inches).

Indore division remains the lowest in rainfall.

Regional Rainfall Variations

Eastern MP (Jabalpur, Sagar, Shahdol, Rewa divisions): 31% above average

Western MP (Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, Narmadapuram divisions): 20% above average