Large swathes of the State continued to witness significant rainfall activity on Thursday as the south-west monsoon remained vigorous over the region. According to the Bhopal Meteorological Department, several districts are under red, orange, and yellow alerts due to expected moderate to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the next 24-48 hours. An active trough line, combined with abundant moisture inflow from the Bay of Bengal, has intensified precipitation over both eastern and western parts of the State.

 

Heavy rain with lightning is likely to continue over East Shivpuri, Chhatarpur including Khajuraho, Damoh, Sidhi including Sanjay Dubri National Park, North-East Sagar, and West Katni. Meanwhile, moderate rain accompanied by lightning has been forecast for Morena, Gwalior, North Central Shivpuri, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Agar, South Sehore, North-West Sagar, East Katni, Jabalpur including Airport and Bhedaghat, Panna, North Mandla, Tikamgarh, Umaria, North Dindori, Shahdol including Bansagar Dam, Maihar and Singrauli. Light thunderstorms with lightning are expected in Bhind, Sheopur Kalan, Contd from page 1 Rajgarh, Ratlam, Badwani, Shajapur, Vidisha, parts of Sagar, Ashoknagar, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Harda, Khargone, Raisen, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna including Chitrakoot, Nivari including Orchha, Narsinghpur, Anuppur including Amarkantak, Mandla/Kanha region, Dindori and North Chhindwara during evening hours.

 

The highest wind speeds recorded during thunderstorms over the last 24 hours were 44 kmph in Harda and Sehore in western Madhya Pradesh, and 34 kmph at Jabalpur Airport, 33 kmph in Singrauli and 30 kmph in Anuppur in eastern MP. Pachmarhi reported winds at 30 kmph. Bhopal experienced mostly overcast conditions throughout July 11 with mild rain during late afternoon and evening hours. The temperature hovered between 27°C and 31°C. Thunderstorms were observed during early morning hours, providing brief cooling relief.

 

For July 12, the forecast predicts similar cloudy skies, high humidity, and the likelihood of light to moderate showers in the afternoon and evening hours. As of now, many districts in eastern MP remain under an orange alert, indicating the potential for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Western districts are placed under a yellow alert, signaling moderate rainfall with thunderstorm activity. Citizens residing in low-lying areas or near rivers and streams are advised to remain alert and avoid travel during peak rain hours.

 

Authorities have been directed to keep a close watch on water-logging and local drainage systems, especially in urban areas. The State Government and disaster management teams have been advised to ensure readiness as rainfall activity is likely to remain high in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department continues to monitor the evolving monsoon systems and has urged the public to stay updated through official advisories. Man found dead After the post-mortem, the body has been handed over to the family, and the police have registered a case of suspicious death and initiated an investigation. Ravi Dangi, the deceased’s nephew, stated that they were informed about his uncle’s death by an unknown woman who was also present at the scene.

 

The woman told police and family members that Mahendra Singh had given her a lift, and his uncle died after their bike fell into a pothole. Ravi Dangi expressed scepticism about this account, questioning, “If the woman was on the vehicle at the time of the accident and confirmed it, then why did she not sustain any injuries? This matter needs to be investigated thoroughly.” The family alleges that the woman’s role is suspicious and that the police should pay special attention to this aspect. Regarding the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police Neeraj Chourasia stated that eyewitnesses present at the scene confirmed Mahendra’s accident. He added that injury marks suggest a heavy vehicle hit him, leading to his demise.