Persistent Monsoon Activity Lashes Central India; IMD Forecasts Further Rainfall
In the midst of a torrential downpour, central India found itself submerged in the throes of monsoon chaos. The deluge hit hard on Sunday, severely impacting life across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. A whopping 22 districts in Madhya Pradesh recorded substantial rainfall, leading to waterlogging, overfilled rivers, and a urgent need for emergency intervention.
Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, confronted the challenging weather conditions when his helicopter had to make an unplanned landing at the Pipariya helipad near Narmadapuram. He braved the weather and continued his journey to Pachmarhi by road.
Meanwhile, a ceiling plaster collapse occurred in the tunnel complex of the revered Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, an incident attributed to ongoing leakage.
Tikamgarh witnessed two inches of rain over nine hours, Mandla received 1.5 inches, Narmadapuram 1.4 inches, Gwalior 1 inch, and Bhopal-Raisen 45 mm.
IMD Unveils Alerts: Red and Orange Rain Warnings Across Central India
The stormy weather in central India is fueled by a western trough, an active cyclonic circulation, and a powerful low-pressure system. These weather systems are projected to cause moderate to heavy rainfall across regions that have already experienced intense monsoon activity this week.
A red alert has been issued for Agar Malwa, Ujjain, Shajapur, and Rajgarh for June 23. Neemuch and Mandsaur are under an orange alert, while districts such as Vidisha, Raisen, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, and Mauganj are at risk for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
On June 24, Shahdol, Sagar, Guna, Ashoknagar, and Shivpuri will witness significant rainfall. Gwalior, Datia, Vidisha, Damoh, and Katni may experience prolonged showers. Panna is forecasted to be the hub of June 25's rainfall.
Note: Things to Watch Out For
- Central India has experienced fluctuations in its monsoon activity this year, with periods of below-normal rainfall followed by an uptick in heavy rains and subsequent flooding.
- Districts neighboring central India, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, have also experienced flooding due to the heavy rains.
- Lightning strikes, fatalities, and deaths due to lightning strikes have been reported in various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) along with state disaster management agencies are actively engaged in disaster relief efforts in the affected regions.
- The monsoon in central India is predicted to continue exhibiting active spells with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms into early July 2025, increasing flood risk and associated hazards.
- The monsoon season engulfed all of India earlier than normal in 2025, suggesting an intensified monsoon phase over many regions, including central India, despite the initial delay in northward progress.
Stay informed and stay safe!
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Citations:
- https://www.wmo.int/en/media/news/india-witnesses-heavy-monsoon-rainfall-with-areas-flooded-and-damages-reported
- https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/lightning-claims-14-lives-in-uttar-pradesh-boy-5-among-dead/731507
- https://www.imd.gov.in/chanakya/ions/pib/data/Flooding/Flooding_Situation_WMO_Chanakya_Centre_Issue_06_2023.pdf
- https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/monsoon-over-maharashtra-karnataka-by-june-20-well-ahead-of-normal/article64801615.ece
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