Updated on July 21, 2015 02:30 PM (IST): Heavy Monsoon rains continue to lash Madhya Pradesh, relief in next 24 hours
Heavy Monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc over parts of West Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. At least 10 people were reported dead and over 6000 people have been evacuated till now from the areas affected by flash floods triggered by incessant downpour.
In span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday, Ujjain received 108 mm of rain which further worsened the situation. However, we can expect relief during the next 24 hours.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the intensity of rain will start decreasing from Tuesday onwards as low pressure area over West Madhya Pradesh has now weakened into a cyclonic circulation.
The system has now moved westwards and is presently prevailing over Southeast Rajasthan, adjoining parts of West Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
With this movement, rain belt will now shift towards Rajasthan and we can expect moderate showers over region during next 24 hours, with heavy rain at few places. System may also give some rain over neighbouring parts of Gujarat.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded across Madhya Pradesh in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday.
Updated on July 20, 2015 11:30 AM (IST): Heavy Monsoon rains in Madhya Pradesh trigger flash floods
Heavy to extremely heavy rains since July 18 have led to flood-like situation in several parts of Madhya Pradesh. Incessant downpour had led to sharp increase in water levels of Rivers Kshipra and Gambhir.
Reportedly, scores of people in Ujjain were shifted to the relief camps set up in the district on Sunday.
In span of 48 hours from 8:30 am on Saturday, Ujjain has recorded whopping 479 mm of rain followed by Bhopal with 233 mm of rain. With this weather activity, West Madhya Pradesh that has been rain deficit by 11 per cent is now surplus by 7 per cent.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, heavy rains are likely to continue for at least another 24 hours, which will further aggravate the flood situation.
The low pressure area over West Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Uttar Pradesh that has been responsible for the torrential Monsoon showers, is still prevailing over the region. Relief can be expected only when the system move westwards over Rajasthan.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday.
Updated on July 19, 2015 01:30 PM (IST): Ujjain, Bhopal, and Indore receive record rainfall, more in the offing
During last 24 hours, western parts of Madhya Pradesh have received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at several places. In just 24 hours, Ujjain recorded 319 mm rain, Bhopal 149 mm, and Indore 129 mm.
Bhopal has broken the last ten year record for rainfall in 24 hours. The all-time record stands at 275.7 mm, dating back to July 22, 1973. Ujjain has also broken the all-time record for rainfall in 24 hours. The previous highest all-time 24-hour rainfall was 192.5 mm, dating back to July 9, 2007. Also, Ujjain almost recorded its monthly quota of rainfall for July (330.8 mm) in just 24 hours time, falling short by around 12 mm only.
This heavy rainfall in the region has been triggered by a cyclonic circulation which is hovering above Northwest Madhya Pradesh (MP) and is further assisted by the axis of Monsoon trough which is also passing via the circulation. Also, moist winds from the Arabian Sea have led to increased moisture over these areas.
Western parts of the state were getting scanty rainfall since July 12. This was mainly due to the absence of any significant weather system. In fact, West MP has recorded -12% of the average Monsoon rainfall, till date. But heavy rains recorded in past 24 hours will help bridge the gap between actual and average Monsoon rainfall in the region.
The rainfall figure is likely to become positive as more heavy rain is expected to continue over West MP and adjoining East Rajasthan for at least next 24 to 48 hours. Later on, the axis of Monsoon trough is expected to move north.
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