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Madhya Pradesh reaches 89% of monsoon rainfall target, 37 districts lag
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 07:15 AM
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By September 22, the state recorded 33.2 inches of rain, fulfilling 89.3% of its monsoon quota, though 37 districts remain below target with 11 days left.
Madhya Pradesh has recorded 33.2 inches of rainfall up to September 22, bringing the state’s monsoon achievement to 89.3 percent of the prescribed quota. The figure reflects the cumulative precipitation since the onset of the season in early June.
Despite the overall progress, 37 districts across the state are still lagging behind the target. These districts have received considerably less rain than required, keeping the state’s overall shortfall in focus as the monsoon draws to a close.
The monsoon season has eleven days remaining, and meteorologists warn that a strong weather system in the final week could boost rainfall in the lagging areas. An increase in precipitation during this period may narrow the deficit and bring more districts closer to meeting the quota.
State officials are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing that any additional rain would be crucial for agriculture and water reservoirs before the monsoon officially retreats.
Despite the overall progress, 37 districts across the state are still lagging behind the target. These districts have received considerably less rain than required, keeping the state’s overall shortfall in focus as the monsoon draws to a close.
The monsoon season has eleven days remaining, and meteorologists warn that a strong weather system in the final week could boost rainfall in the lagging areas. An increase in precipitation during this period may narrow the deficit and bring more districts closer to meeting the quota.
State officials are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing that any additional rain would be crucial for agriculture and water reservoirs before the monsoon officially retreats.