MADHYA Pradesh is witnessing the most intense phase of this monsoon, with swelling rivers, overflowing reservoirs and fresh alerts across the State. After pounding the eastern region, the active monsoon system has now shifted to western and northern Madhya Pradesh, pushing major rivers including the Narmada above danger levels. In the State capital, the administration opened gates of both Bhadbhada and Kaliasot dams after the Upper Lake reached its Full Tank Level of 1666.80 feet. According to Water Resources Department officials, four gates of Kaliasot were opened on Saturday evening and were closed gradually as pressure reduced, with one gate remaining open through the night. In Jabalpur, gates of the Bargi Dam have also been opened to release excess water. Authorities have advised residents living along the Kaliasot river and Narmada ghats to stay away from the banks and maintain vigil. bace The weather office has issued a heavy rain alert for Sunday in 15 districts - Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Rajgarh, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Damoh, Panna and Satna. Meanwhile, light to heavy rainfall is likely in Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Vidisha, Indore, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Sheopur, Jabalpur, Mandla, Rewa, Sidhi and Singrauli.

 

Current forecasts confirm showers and thunderstorms continuing across the State on September 6 and 7. Rainfall deficit narrows THE continuous downpour has significantly improved the State’s rainfall figures. Districts including Anuppur, Chhatarpur, Maihar, Mandla, Niwari, Panna, Satna, Shahdol, Sidhi, Singrauli, Tikamgarh, Umaria, Bhopal, Guna, Gwalior, Rajgarh, Sheopur and Shivpuri have already recorded abovenormal rainfall. However, some districts in western Madhya Pradesh still report a deficit ranging from 2% to 53%. The State had received 14% below-normal rain in June. Good showers in July and August followed by the active September system have narrowed the gap. Against an average seasonal requirement of about 37.3 inches, the state has so far received over 30 inches. Meteorologists said the present system will remain active on September 6, with heavy rain likely to continue in parts of the State on September 7, 8 and 9. If the trend continues, the remaining deficit for the season is expected to be wiped out in September itself. The district administration has appealed to people residing in the low-lying and riverside areas to remain cautious and follow official advisories.