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Cyclone Montha Alert: Unseasonal Rain Lashes MP Amid IMD Warnings

Unseasonal heavy rainfall battered Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, disrupting daily life across multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for potential flooding and traffic disruptions as Cyclone Montha intensifies. Several areas recorded significant temperature drops, with Narmadapuram experiencing nearly 5°C decrease in maximum temperatures. Authorities warned residents to avoid flooded areas and prepare for continued cloudy weather with gusty winds.

Key Points: Cyclone Montha Unseasonal Rain Hits Madhya Pradesh IMD Alerts

  • Bhainsdehi recorded heaviest rainfall at 71 mm amid cyclone influence
  • Temperatures dropped significantly with Narmadapuram seeing 4.9°C decrease
  • Gusty winds reached 35 kmph in Agar Malwa disrupting daily activities
  • Farmers advised to secure crops and use light traps for pest control
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Cyclone Montha: Unseasonal rain lashes MP, IMD issues alerts

Heavy unseasonal rainfall disrupts life across Madhya Pradesh as Cyclone Montha forms. IMD issues flood alerts, reports temperature drops up to 5°C in affected districts.

"Waterlogging, localised floods, traffic snarls, power outages, and lightning risks - IMD Bhopal Centre"

Bhopal, Oct 26

Unseasonal showers disrupted daily life across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, with heavy rainfall recorded in several districts, triggering alerts for potential flooding and disruptions.

According to the Bhopal centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state experienced varied precipitation in the last 24 hours, influenced by a deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and another depression in the east-central Arabian Sea, which may intensify into cyclonic storm 'Montha'.

Rainfall was reported in isolated spots in Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, and Sagar divisions; a few places in Jabalpur; many in Indore; and most in Bhopal and Narmadapuram. The rest of the state remained largely dry.

Bhainsdehi recorded 71 mm rainfall, followed by Pati at 42 mm, Bhimpur at 41 mm, Chicholi at 38 mm, and Khargone at 35.8 mm. Gusty winds reached 35 kmph in Agar Malwa, 33 kmph in Shajapur and Sagar, 31 kmph in Sehore, and 30 kmph in Ujjain.

Thunderstorms with lightning struck Indore (excluding Neemuch and Ratlam), Ujjain, Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur (excluding Dindori), and districts like Sheopur Kalan, Ashoknagar, Sagar, Damoh, and Tikamgarh. Betul saw heavy downpours.

Temperatures dipped notably; maximums fell markedly by 4.9 degrees Celsius in Narmadapuram, appreciably by 2.2-3.0 degrees Celsius in Indore, Jabalpur, and Shahdol. They were appreciably below normal (3.7-4.5 degrees Celsius) in Indore and Narmadapuram, below normal (1.6-2.4 degrees C) in others like Bhopal and Gwalior.

Minimums showed no major shifts but were above normal in several divisions, with Shahdol markedly higher by 8.3 degrees Celsius.

Lowest mins: Khandwa (16.4 degrees Celsius), Sheopur (17.0 degrees Celsius); highest: Satna (23.6 degrees Celsius). Lowest max: Pachmarhi (24.2 degrees Celsius); highest: Khajuraho (32.8 degrees Celsius).

Synoptic features highlight the Bay of Bengal deep depression, moving west-northwest at 6 kmph, likely intensifying into a cyclonic storm in 24 hours and a severe one by October 28, crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast.

The Arabian Sea depression moves southwest at 13 kmph. A trough persists from this to the west MP.

Rainfall/thunderstorms are likely on Monday at isolated places in 31 districts, including Bhopal and Jabalpur; a few in six like Raisen and Indore; many in 15 like Narmadapuram and Betul. Gusty winds (30-40 kmph) and thunderstorms at isolated spots in Mandsaur and Neemuch; broader alerts for 24 districts.

The Bhopal centre of IMD warns of waterlogging, localised floods, traffic snarls, power outages, and lightning risks.

People were advised to avoid flooded areas, unplug appliances and secure crops amid humidity. Farmers were advised to use light traps for pests and prepare rabi fields.

Cloudy weather with rain and haze will persist in Bhopal city with winds of 8-10 kmph on Monday. This weather, atypical for post-monsoon, could impact agriculture and travel.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Just experienced this in Indore - sudden heavy rains and power cuts. Authorities should improve drainage systems. This unseasonal rain is affecting daily wage workers the most 😔
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Michael C
As someone visiting MP, I'm impressed by how detailed the weather warnings are. The temperature drop of nearly 5 degrees in Narmadapuram is significant. Good job by IMD with timely alerts!
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Ananya R
My family in Betul said the rainfall was intense. Farmers are worried about their crops. The government should provide compensation if there's crop damage due to this unexpected weather pattern.
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Sarah B
While the alerts are helpful, I wish there was better coordination between different departments. In Ujjain, the wind speed warnings came after many people had already ventured out.
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Vikram M
Climate change is showing its effects clearly. Unseasonal cyclones in October? This is concerning for our agriculture-dependent economy. We need better long-term planning for such events.

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