The spell of continuous rainfall continued for consecutive the second day across the state and state capital. This incessant rain has disrupted normal life and Bhopal has lost connectivity to several places. The continuous rainfall has increased the chances of flooding at places situated near water bodies and as a precautionary measure several have move to safe places.
The state capital recorded 2.6 cm of rainfall on Tuesday, rains started early in the morning and continued throughout the day. light and heavy showers were witnessed at several places. The Bhopal division is likely to receive rainfall in the next 24 hours along with Chambal, Gwalior, Sagar, Shahdol and Ujjain divisions.
The highest rainfall was recorded at 13 cm in Nalkheda, Kolaras recorded 11 cm, Sabalgarh 10cm, Shuivpuri and Biora recorded 8 cm while several regions recorded good rainfall. After rapidly increasing water level of Bargi Dam 7 sluice gates of the dam were opened and the people living at low lying areas near the dam have been alerted after the water level increased.
If the level continues to increase people living near banks of rivers of nine districts would face flood like situations. The regions are Jabalpur, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Hoshangabad, Raisen, Dewas, Sehore, Khandwa and Khargone
Warning of heavy rains in Shaopur, Bhind, Datia, Gwalior, Panna, Dindori, Anuppur, Rewa, Satna, Mandla, Balaghat, Neemuch Mandsaur, Agar, Ujjain and Shajapur has been issued. Vidisha has recorded incessant rainfall for 10 hours which has worsen the situation and lead to disruption of road connectivity at different places. The bridge at Bawna River has been submerged.