Twenty one districts of Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert. These districts will also witness thunderstorm and lightning strikes, according to IMD forecast.
The 21 districts which have been out under yellow alert by the IMD include Sagar, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Tikamgarh, Panna, Niwari, Rewa, Satna, Anuppur, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Betul and Dhar.
The alert is valid till Friday morning, senior meteorologist P K Saha of the IMD's Bhopal office said.
At least eight districts in the state received heavy rainfall (64.5 mm to 115.5 mm), while Singrauli in eastern Madhya Pradesh recorded very heavy showers (123 mm) in the last 24 hours, ending 8.30 am on Thursday, according to IMD.
The weather department has also forecast rain or thunder showers for most places in 10 divisions of the state, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur.
Earlier this month, 1,171 villages in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh were flooded due to heavy rainfall. Most of these areas are located in the Sheopur and Shivpuri districts.
A massive rescue operation was launched, which included the Indian Army, state disaster response force (SDRF) and the national disaster response force (NDRF). THe Indian Air Force also pitched in, rescuing marooned people onboard choppers from far-off areas.
{{/usCountry}}A massive rescue operation was launched, which included the Indian Army, state disaster response force (SDRF) and the national disaster response force (NDRF). THe Indian Air Force also pitched in, rescuing marooned people onboard choppers from far-off areas.
{{/usCountry}}The monsoon trough is now passing through Gwalior and Sidhi, bringing in moisture and causing rains, according to IMD. It further said that the wet spell is expected to continue for the next two to three days.