Eastern MP reels under Heat: Sidhi records 44.6°C, alert in 9 districts

Eastern Madhya Pradesh is facing extreme heat. On Monday, Sidhi recorded a temperature of 44.6°C for the second consecutive day. Satna followed with 43.6°C and Tikamgarh reported 43.5°C. Other cities like Naugaon, Rewa, and Damoh also recorded temperatures above 43°C. In total, 27 cities in the state saw the mercury rise above 40°C.

The Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for nine districts: Alirajpur, Barwani, Shivpuri, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Heat wave-like conditions are expected in Bhopal, Ujjain, Sagar, and Jabalpur divisions as well. On Monday, the heat was intense across the state. Gwalior recorded the highest temperature among major cities at 41.9°C. Jabalpur saw 40.7°C, Bhopal 40.1°C, Ujjain 40°C, and Indore reached 39.6°C.

Meteorologists expect the heat to continue in the coming days. According to Dr. Divya E. Surendran, a senior meteorologist, the temperatures will stay high this week, with heat wave conditions likely on Tuesday too.

During the third week of April, the maximum temperature across the state may stay between 42°C and 44°C. Minimum temperatures will range from 25°C to 27°C. A heat wave could last for 2 to 3 days, and some areas might see light rain. In the fourth week, temperatures could rise further. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa divisions may reach 43°C to 45°C. In the rest of the state, including Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal, temperatures may stay between 41°C and 44°C. Minimum temperatures could reach 27°C to 30°C, making both days and nights hotter. A heat wave could affect the state for 3 to 4 days during this period.

The first two weeks of April brought both heat and rain. The first week saw temperatures 2 to 3 degrees above normal in most areas. Maximum temperatures in Indore, Sagar, and Narmadapuram divisions reached 39°C to 44°C. Other divisions like Ujjain, Bhopal, and Gwalior recorded 41°C to 42°C. Ratlam experienced a heat wave early in the month. In the second week, thunderstorms, hail, and rain hit nearly 80 percent of the state, although some cities still felt the heat.

Looking ahead, the weather department expects more hot days through April and May. The summer season started in March, and heat waves could last for 15 to 20 days until May. Hot winds may blow for 30 to 35 days during this time.

A 10-year temperature study of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior shows that heat builds up sharply in the second half of April. Bhopal and Indore have previously hit 43°C, Jabalpur reached 44°C, and Gwalior crossed 45°C. These cities faced intense heat in the last three years. This year may follow the same pattern.

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