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MP Monsoon Delayed: Rain Deficit Worsens, Expected by June 25
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 07:31 AM
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Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a significant delay in monsoon arrival, with current projections indicating its onset around June 25. This delay has led to a widespread rainfall deficit across 45 districts.
The monsoon's progress in Madhya Pradesh has been sluggish, raising concerns among residents and agricultural sectors. The state is currently facing a deficit in rainfall, with the monsoon's arrival now anticipated around June 25, approximately six days later than usual.
This delay has resulted in a substantial rainfall deficit across 45 of the state's districts. The situation is particularly acute in the Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions, where rainfall has been recorded at up to 65% below normal levels.
While an alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for 37 districts today, the overall dry spell continues to impact water availability and agricultural prospects across the state.
This delay has resulted in a substantial rainfall deficit across 45 of the state's districts. The situation is particularly acute in the Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions, where rainfall has been recorded at up to 65% below normal levels.
While an alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for 37 districts today, the overall dry spell continues to impact water availability and agricultural prospects across the state.