Meteorological Department Warns of Intense Downpours in Four Divisions Before Seasonal Withdrawal
Published on: September 26, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Bhopal, India
As the monsoon season draws to a close in Madhya Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on September 26, 2025, forecasting one final bout of heavy rainfall across Indore, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, and Ujjain divisions on September 28 and 29. This “parting shot” could bring isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds up to 50 km/h, and flash flood risks in low-lying areas, marking the end of an unusually prolonged wet spell that has already caused disruptions.
The state has experienced 115% above-normal rainfall this season, with eastern districts like Jabalpur and Rewa recording over 50 inches—far exceeding averages. Sheopur in the Chambal division alone saw 56.6 inches, 115% more than its norm, leading to waterlogging in urban centers like Bhopal and Indore. The IMD attributes the late activity to a lingering low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, but assures a swift withdrawal post-September 29, transitioning to dry autumn conditions.
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Impacts have been mixed: while bumper soybean and maize harvests are expected in Malwa and Bundelkhand regions, flooding has damaged over 200 km of rural roads and affected 15,000 farmers’ crops in Khandwa and Betul. Relief efforts include drone-based damage assessments and subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced an additional Rs 500 crore for flood mitigation, urging residents to avoid riverbanks and monitor IMD apps.
Environmentalists note the rains have replenished groundwater in drought-prone areas like Gwalior, but warn of vector-borne disease spikes like dengue, with cases up 30% statewide. This forecast underscores Madhya Pradesh’s vulnerability to climate variability, as the state pushes for resilient infrastructure under its 2025 Climate Action Plan.
