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Heavy Rain Expected on Dussehra in Indore, Ujjain; 15 MP Districts Under Alert
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall on Dussehra in Indore and Ujjain, issuing alerts for 15 districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for the Dussehra celebrations in Indore and Ujjain, warning residents of potential flooding and road disruptions.
The alert covers 15 districts across Madhya Pradesh, including the capital city of Bhopal, and advises people to stay indoors and avoid traveling on major highways.
Local authorities have mobilised emergency services and set up temporary shelters in affected areas. The weather forecast predicts rainfall intensity of 20-30 mm in the evening and night hours.
Festival organisers in Indore and Ujjain have postponed some public processions and are coordinating with police to ensure crowd safety amid the expected downpours.
The alert covers 15 districts across Madhya Pradesh, including the capital city of Bhopal, and advises people to stay indoors and avoid traveling on major highways.
Local authorities have mobilised emergency services and set up temporary shelters in affected areas. The weather forecast predicts rainfall intensity of 20-30 mm in the evening and night hours.
Festival organisers in Indore and Ujjain have postponed some public processions and are coordinating with police to ensure crowd safety amid the expected downpours.