The monsoon is advancing rapidly across Madhya Pradesh and is likely to reach the Ujjain and Gwalior-Chambal divisions today. Several districts in the Sagar and Bhopal divisions received heavy rainfall yesterday.

 

Waterlogging was reported from many parts of Indore and Mhow, where some vehicles were stranded in flooded areas. In Sehore district, continuous rain has led to flood-like conditions in low-lying areas, with water entering several residential colonies.

 

According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of the state today. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain in Harda, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Chhindwara, Pandhurna and Balaghat districts during the next 24 hours.

 

A Yellow Alert has been issued for Ashoknagar, Dewas, Khandwa, Betul, Sagar, Mandla and Dindori. Thunderstorms and rain have also been forecast in more than 40 districts, including Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain.