Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh recorded below-average rainfall this monsoon season. Total rainfall was 1090 mm, down from 1161 mm last year and below the district average of 1148 mm. Over 50 ponds are empty due to low rainfall, affecting water levels and storage. The monsoon arrived on but remained less active with frequent breaks. Water scarcity is likely next summer. Currently, drinking water is supplied every other day in the city. To conserve water, residents can install rainwater harvesting systems in their homes. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh recorded below-average rainfall this monsoon season
- Total rainfall was 1090 mm, down from 1161 mm last year and below the district average of 1148 mm
- Over 50 ponds are empty due to low rainfall, affecting water levels and storage