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Madhya Pradesh Monsoon Retreat: Warm Days, Pleasant Evenings as Temperatures Drop
- •The countdown to the monsoon's departure has begun in Madhya Pradesh, with rising day temperatures and pleasant evenings.
- •Today, October 04, 2026, Sunday, the IMD has not issued any warning for any district; the weather will remain dry.
- •According to the Meteorological Center in Bhopal, day temperatures are increasing, but evening temperatures are dropping, making the weather pleasant.
- •The highest maximum temperature in the state was 37.0 degrees Celsius in Dhar, and the lowest minimum was 17.0 degrees Celsius in Girwar (Shajapur) and Indore.
- •Only 25 out of 55 districts in the state met their normal rainfall quota, with 30 districts falling short.
Key Questions Answered
Day temperatures are gradually rising across Madhya Pradesh, bringing a feeling of warmth, while evening temperatures drop to provide a pleasant climate. On October 04, 2026, the state recorded a highest maximum temperature of 37.0 degrees Celsius in Dhar and a lowest minimum temperature of 17.0 degrees Celsius in Girwar (Shajapur) and Indore.
Only 25 out of 55 districts in Madhya Pradesh successfully met their normal rainfall quota due to insufficient rainfall in the final week. Niwari and Mauganj received over 150 percent rainfall, whereas Alirajpur recorded less than half of its normal quota.
The southwest monsoon officially ended its period from June 1 to September 30 in Madhya Pradesh and is expected to completely withdraw from the state within the next two to three days. Any rainfall occurring prior to this complete withdrawal is considered a bonus.
