The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhopal and Raipur centres have issued urgent advisories for Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh due to intensified rainfall and thunderstorms.
This is attributed to a potent mix of a lingering depression, trough, cyclonic circulation, and the advancing Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' in the Bay of Bengal.
The post-monsoon season transitions into erratic weather patterns.
Author's summary: Cyclone Montha causes storms.