MP records 24 pc excess rainfall in early June, thunderstorms likely in multiple districts
Bhopal, June 8
Madhya Pradesh has received 24 per cent more rainfall than the long-period average between June 1 and June 8, bringing much-needed relief to farmers and raising hopes for a good monsoon season, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.
The long-period average rainfall for this period was 8.3 mm, but the state has already received more than half an inch (over 12.7 mm).
Several districts have witnessed heavy showers, with Bhopal, Agar-Malwa, and Shajapur receiving around 2 inches (50 mm) of rain, while Neemuch recorded more than 2.5 inches.
Rainfall was also reported in Satna, Sidhi, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Sehore, Shajapur, Sheopur, Harda, Burhanpur, and other areas, where many places recorded an inch (25 mm).
In the last 24 hours, significant rainfall was recorded in Sehore (36 mm), Khategaon (27 mm), Dewas areas (12-4 mm), Vidisha, Khargone, and Khandwa regions.
The Bhopl weather centre has issued a warning for light to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (up to 40 kmph) in several districts, including Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Sagar, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Maihar, Mauganj, Katni, Jabalpur, Umaria, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Shahdol, Sidhi, Singrauli, and Damoh during the afternoon and evening hours.
Thunderstorms and rain were already reported in the past day across Bhopal division (excluding Bhopal city), Khargone, Khandwa, Chhindwara, Jabalpur, and Singrauli.
With the monsoon advancing into Maharashtra on Sunday, weather experts expect it to enter Madhya Pradesh between June 15 and 18, which is in line with the normal schedule. Last year, the monsoon arrived on June 16. While the current showers are classified as pre-monsoon activities, they are being counted towards the overall June-September monsoon rainfall tally. The surplus rainfall has boosted agricultural prospects across the state, particularly in rain-fed regions. However, officials advise farmers to remain cautious of possible waterlogging and lightning risks in the coming days.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting how pre-monsoon showers are being counted toward the seasonal total. I wonder how accurate that is - we had similar early rain last year but then a dry spell in July. Let's hope this pattern holds through the whole season.
Great news for MP's farmers! As someone from Khargone, I can confirm it's been raining well - our irrigation ponds are already filling up. But authorities must warn about waterlogging in low-lying areas. Our roads near Bhopal get flooded with just 2-3 inches of rain. 🚗💦
The IMD warning for lightning is crucial - many farmers in rural areas work in fields without mobile connectivity. Panchayats should use local announcement systems to spread these alerts. Also, why isn't Bhopal city included in the thunderstorm warning? We had a surprise shower yesterday!
Nice to see the monsoon arriving on schedule. Last year's June 16 arrival was also timely. But we need better drainage systems - in Jabalpur, even 25mm rain causes traffic jams. Infrastructure hasn't kept pace with these weather events. 🤔
We farmers in Rajgarh are very happy - 25mm rain in one day is like gold for our rain-fed farms. But let me add: the government must ensure fertilizer and seed availability now. Weather's perfect for kharif crops, but input costs are high. Sowing without proper support is risky. 🌱
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