IMD issues 'red alert' for 10 districts in MP, heavy rainfall predicted over next 24 hours

As many as 10 districts in Madhya Pradesh could witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, predicts the IMD.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' on Sunday for 10 districts in Madhya Pradesh. The districts are, namely Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Datia, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Neemuch and Mandsaur. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall (115.6 mm to 204.5 mm) along with thunderstorms and lightning is likely to occur in these districts over the next 24 hours, predicted the weather department.