Monsoon Shifts Again: Heavy Rain Alert for 19 States; Vidisha Expects Intense Rainfall Until September 6
The monsoon has become active across the country once again, with rainfall commencing in several states, including Madhya Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across 19 states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tripura, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
Vidisha district experienced intermittent light to moderate rainfall starting Thursday morning. According to meteorologist Satendra Singh Tomar, the district is likely to receive 10 to 15 mm of rain initially, followed by the likelihood of heavy rainfall on September 4, 5, and 6. The rainy spell is expected to continue for the next four to five days.
As of September 3, Vidisha has recorded an average rainfall of 677.8 mm against a normal average of 1075.5 mm, indicating a deficit of approximately 37 percent. Lateri recorded the highest rainfall at 896.8 mm, while Gulabganj recorded the lowest at 417 mm. The water level of the Betwa River stands at 1352.30 feet, which is 21.34 feet below the danger mark. The Samrat Ashok Sagar Reservoir is filled to 76.64 percent of its capacity.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra recorded 703.4 mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 31, compared to the normal 824.5 mm—a deficit of 14.7 percent. Fifteen districts in the state received less than 75 percent of their normal rainfall. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division received only 48.2 percent of normal rainfall, while Amravati and Nagpur received 72.6 percent and 72.5 percent, respectively. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh are hopeful for relief from upcoming rains, whereas in the low-rainfall regions of Maharashtra, the risk of damage to Kharif crops could increase if there is insufficient rainfall.
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