As heavy downpours drenched large portions of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on Sunday, central India experienced intense monsoon activity, significantly affecting daily life. More than 22 districts in Madhya Pradesh recorded significant precipitation, leading to waterlogging, rising river levels, and the need for extensive emergency response measures.

Due to worsening weather, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s helicopter was forced to land at the Pipariya helipad near Narmadapuram. He later resumed his journey to Pachmarhi by road.

A section of ceiling plaster in the tunnel complex of the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain collapsed, reportedly due to ongoing leakage.

Tikamgarh recorded two inches of rain over nine hours, while Mandla received 1.5 inches, Narmadapuram 1.4 inches, Gwalior 1 inch, and Bhopal-Raisen 45 mm.

IMD Alerts: Red and Orange Warnings Across Central India

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the rain is being driven by a trough from the west, an active cyclonic circulation, and a powerful low-pressure system. These systems are expected to cause moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in parts where central India experienced intense monsoon activity earlier this week.

A red alert has been issued for Agar Malwa, Ujjain, Shajapur, and Rajgarh for June 23. Neemuch and Mandsaur are under an orange alert, while districts such as Vidisha, Raisen, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, and Mauganj will likely receive heavy rain and thunderstorms.

On June 24, Shahdol, Sagar, Guna, Ashoknagar, and Shivpuri will witness hefty rainfall. Gwalior, Datia, Vidisha, Damoh, and Katni may experience prolonged showers.

Panna is forecasted to be the epicenter of rainfall on June 25.

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Gujarat Sees Dam Inflows and High Alert Status

Gujarat continues to witness extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in Saurashtra and south Gujarat. In the 24-hour period ending Sunday evening, an average of 15.04 mm of rain was recorded across 159 talukas.

New water inflows have reached 206 dams: eight are full, 14 are on high alert, nine are under alert, and eleven are in warning status.

Seven districts, including Banaskantha, Rajkot, Porbandar, and Valsad, are under a red alert. Meanwhile, 24 districts, including Ahmedabad and Surat, are on orange alert. Rainfall will continue until June 28, with emergency teams mobilized and on standby.

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