Is Cyclone Montha Causing Chaos in MP and Chhattisgarh?
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Synopsis
Amidst the unpredictable post-monsoon weather, Cyclone Montha wreaks havoc in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, prompting urgent advisories from the IMD. With heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecasted, local authorities warn residents to stay vigilant and prepared for severe weather conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Cyclone Montha is causing significant weather disruptions in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
- Residents are urged to heed IMD advisories for safety.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in multiple districts, particularly rural areas.
- Flood risks are heightened, especially in southern tribal regions.
- Precautions are essential to mitigate risks during this extreme weather event.
Bhopal/Raipur, Oct 29 (NationPress) As the post-monsoon season progresses into unpredictable weather trends, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centers in Bhopal and Raipur have issued critical advisories for Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh. These advisories are linked to increased rainfall and thunderstorms prompted by a combination of a lingering depression, a trough, cyclonic circulation, and the approaching Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' in the Bay of Bengal.
Forecasts from both centers indicate that the indirect impacts of Montha—alongside a depression over eastern MP and a trough extending from Jharkhand—have resulted in extensive downpours on Tuesday, affecting seven districts, including Sheopur and Morena. Although urban areas such as Bhopal and Indore saw no rain, rural regions experienced significant rainfall.
In the past 24 hours, rainfall has affected most areas in the Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, and Rewa divisions, with many locations in Indore and Sagar receiving rain, while some areas in Bhopal and Shahdol experienced light showers, and others remained dry.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected in isolated regions of Mandsaur, Neemuch, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat.
Thunderstorms and lightning may also occur in isolated areas of Vidisha, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Agar, Anuppur, Dindori, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna.
Rain and drizzle mixed with thunder have been forecasted for several places in Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Shajapur, Agar, Guna, Ashoknagar, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, and Maihar. Many districts such as Barwani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Anuppur, Dindori, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat are also anticipated to see heavy rainfall.
Warnings remain in effect for Sheopur, Morena, Burhanpur, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni-Mandla, Balaghat, Dindori, and Anuppur until Saturday, with similar weather expected for the next four days.
In Chhattisgarh, a red alert has been declared in Bastar as Montha brings strong winds across various parts of the state.
The Raipur center has warned of wind speeds reaching 40–60 km/h and rain over the next three days due to Montha.
Light to moderate rainfall is forecasted for many areas statewide until October 31.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected in Vidarbha-Chhattisgarh until November 1. The southern tribal regions may face severe weather, with a red alert for heavy rainfall in Narayanpur, Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma—potentially reaching 115 mm in 24 hours, leading to flash flood risks.
Northern districts like Raipur and Bilaspur may witness moderate rainfall (25–64 mm) accompanied by lightning. The past 24 hours have seen scattered rain in the Bastar division, while other areas remain dry. Residents are advised to steer clear of waterlogged zones and secure livestock, with farmers advised against sowing. Although Montha may weaken after landfall near Odisha, the influx of moisture continues to fuel the tumultuous weather.
Point of View
It is essential to provide accurate and timely updates on natural events such as Cyclone Montha. The situation in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh demands attention, and our responsibility is to inform and guide the public through these weather challenges with factual reporting and actionable advice.
NationPress
08/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas in MP are most affected by Cyclone Montha?
The districts experiencing significant rainfall include Sheopur, Morena, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, and Rewa.
What precautions should residents take during Cyclone Montha?
Residents are advised to avoid waterlogged zones, secure livestock, and refrain from sowing crops until conditions improve.
What weather conditions can we expect in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh is under a red alert, with warnings of strong winds and heavy rainfall, especially in the Bastar region.
How long will the adverse weather conditions last?
The IMD forecasts that these conditions may persist for several days, with alerts remaining in effect until Saturday.
Is there any risk of flooding due to Cyclone Montha?
Yes, there is potential for flash flooding, particularly in areas predicted to receive extreme rainfall, such as Narayanpur and Bastar.
