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Madhya Pradesh monsoon gains momentum; heavy rain alerts issued for 28 districts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:02 AM
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The monsoon has intensified across Madhya Pradesh, prompting heavy‑to‑very‑heavy rain alerts in 28 districts as the Narmada and Mandakini rivers swell and dam gates are being opened.
Madhya Pradesh's monsoon season has entered a more active phase, with meteorological officials issuing heavy to very heavy rain alerts across 28 districts. The alerts cover areas where rainfall is expected to exceed 50 mm in a 24‑hour period, prompting heightened vigilance among local authorities.
Rivers Narmada and Mandakini are reported to be in spate, raising concerns of potential flooding in downstream regions. In response, officials have opened the gates of the Barghi‑Kutni dam system to release excess water and mitigate pressure on the riverbanks.
Statewide cumulative rainfall has reached 29.2 inches so far this season, which is about 8% below the long‑term average. While the total is slightly lower than normal, the concentration of intense showers in specific districts has heightened the risk of flash floods and water‑logging.
Disaster management teams have been deployed to monitor river levels and coordinate relief measures where needed. Residents in the affected districts have been advised to stay alert, avoid low‑lying areas, and follow instructions from local authorities.
Rivers Narmada and Mandakini are reported to be in spate, raising concerns of potential flooding in downstream regions. In response, officials have opened the gates of the Barghi‑Kutni dam system to release excess water and mitigate pressure on the riverbanks.
Statewide cumulative rainfall has reached 29.2 inches so far this season, which is about 8% below the long‑term average. While the total is slightly lower than normal, the concentration of intense showers in specific districts has heightened the risk of flash floods and water‑logging.
Disaster management teams have been deployed to monitor river levels and coordinate relief measures where needed. Residents in the affected districts have been advised to stay alert, avoid low‑lying areas, and follow instructions from local authorities.