Overview

• The Meteorological Department expects no significant rain across Madhya Pradesh for the next four days, with only spotty activity anticipated.
• A cyclonic circulation and a north–south trough remain active but weak, so light to moderate localized showers are possible and no heavy rain alert is in place for Saturday.
• The monsoon has begun withdrawing from parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana and is extending toward Madhya Pradesh, signaling a late‑season transition.
• Over 10 districts saw heavy rain on Friday, prompting the opening of three gates at Khajuraho’s Ranguwa Dam and one gate at Bhopal’s Bhadbhada Dam, with Betul receiving about 1.25 inches and Ratlam and Chhindwara about 1 inch each.
• Seasonal rainfall has run about 17% above normal statewide at an average 43.5 inches, with sharp variation from 65 inches in Guna to 26.2 inches in Khargone, and another heavy spell is indicated for the final week of September.