Ground Report Desk

Rain is expected in 40 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur, on May 2 and 3 due to a Western Disturbance. Before that, a heat wave may affect parts of the state on April 30 and May 1.

The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing a law to develop Bhopal and Indore as metropolitan cities. Each city will cover five nearby districts. A Metropolitan Development Authority will manage planning and growth.

Barmer recorded 46.4°C as heatwaves hit parts of India. Dust storms, thunderstorms, and rains are expected across many states in the coming days.

Delhi continues to reel under intense heat. After recording its hottest day of the season on Saturday, the city saw its warmest April night in six years on Sunday. IMD reported a sharp rise in night temperatures due to clear skies and heat retention.

A massive power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, cutting electricity to hospitals, factories, transport systems, and homes. The cause is still unknown, but early theories include a cable fault, unusual weather or a cyberattack.

Madhya Pradesh will see unstable weather till May 2. Rain is likely in six eastern districts, while most other regions will face intense heat. Temperatures have crossed 44°C in several cities, and heat wave conditions may continue.

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A powerful wedge tornado touched down between Bingham and Hyannis, Nebraska. The NWS issued a PDS Tornado Warning, with severe weather risks expanding into Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois starting Monday. Residents are urged to stay alert.

Asha, a cheetah from Kuno National Park, has moved with her cubs to Peeparghat, indicating continued use of natural corridors by the cheetah population. After successfully hunting a black deer, the family is now heading toward Parichha.

A microburst is a localised weather event characterised by powerful downdrafts that occur during thunderstorms. These downdrafts cause rapid, heavy rain and strong winds, often over a small area, typically less than 4 kilometres in diameter.