In the month of July, successive low pressure areas in the central Bay of Bengal continued to move westwards affecting central India. Due to their impact, heavy rains were seen in most of the states of Central India. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh also received heavy rains several times.
West Madhya Pradesh has received 43% more rainfall than normal in the monsoon so far. East Madhya Pradesh has seen normal rains but it has received 8% less rainfall than normal. Whereas Chhattisgarh has received 5% more rainfall than normal.
The monsoon line is now again moving towards central India. Under its influence, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rains in many districts of Madhya Pradesh during the next 4 or 5 days. Many districts of Chhattisgarh may also receive heavy rains during the next few days. These upcoming rains may cover whatever rain deficit is being seen in East Madhya Pradesh. Monsoon line will once again move towards north India from July 27 and will reach over the Gangetic plains. There may be some reduction in rain activities over Central India during that time. The intensity of rainfall will decrease over Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh but light rain will continue with moderate rain at few places. The month of July will prove to be very good for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in terms of rainfall. As per Skymet in the month of August, Central India including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will continue to receive good rains.