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Madhya Pradesh to Face Four-Day Stormy Spell After Monsoon Break, Gwalior-Chambal Most Affected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 07:08 AM
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The state weather department forecasts a four‑day period of strong winds and showers across Madhya Pradesh from Oct 15‑18, with the Gwalior‑Chambal division expected to bear the brunt.
The Madhya Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (MPSDMA) has issued a weather alert indicating that, after the monsoon retreat, the state will experience a four‑day spell of gusty winds and intermittent rain from October 15 to October 18. Meteorologists say the system is a post‑monsoon trough moving eastward, bringing unsettled conditions across a broad swath of the state.
The alert highlights the Gwalior‑Chambal division as the most vulnerable area, where the combination of strong breezes and heavy showers could disrupt daily activities and agricultural operations. Districts in the Ujjain, Sagar and Rewa divisions are also expected to receive scattered rainfall, though the intensity is projected to be lower than in the Gwalior‑Chambal belt.
Authorities have advised residents to secure loose objects, avoid non‑essential travel during peak wind periods, and stay updated through local news bulletins. Farmers are urged to protect standing crops and monitor waterlogging risks, especially in low‑lying fields.
The weather department will continue to monitor the system and issue further advisories if conditions intensify. No immediate flood warnings have been issued, but local administrations are on standby to respond to any emergencies.
The alert highlights the Gwalior‑Chambal division as the most vulnerable area, where the combination of strong breezes and heavy showers could disrupt daily activities and agricultural operations. Districts in the Ujjain, Sagar and Rewa divisions are also expected to receive scattered rainfall, though the intensity is projected to be lower than in the Gwalior‑Chambal belt.
Authorities have advised residents to secure loose objects, avoid non‑essential travel during peak wind periods, and stay updated through local news bulletins. Farmers are urged to protect standing crops and monitor waterlogging risks, especially in low‑lying fields.
The weather department will continue to monitor the system and issue further advisories if conditions intensify. No immediate flood warnings have been issued, but local administrations are on standby to respond to any emergencies.