Madhya Pradesh will experience hailstorms and thunderstorms over the next two days as three weather systems become active. On Thursday, changing weather brought rain and strong winds to Sagar, Umaria, Bhopal, Sehore, and Rewa. Some areas had hailstorms, while others faced intense storms with light rain. Similar conditions are expected on Friday, significantly impacting Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), two cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance are causing the current weather. Alerts for hail and thunderstorms have been issued in 30 districts. Singrauli reported rain with thunder and lightning. An orange alert is in place for Morena, Gwalior, Bhind, and Datia, warning of strong thunderstorms.
Hailstorms & rain expected in several Districts
Meteorologists predict hailstorms in Damoh, Katni, Umaria, Shahdol, Dindori, and Anuppur within 24 hours. Thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Jabalpur, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Narmadapuram, Betul, and Harda. These conditions have already impacted multiple districts, with hail damaging crops and raising concerns among farmers.
In Bhopal, the sky was cloudy with light drizzle. In Sagar, afternoon rain relieved the heat. However, unseasonal rain and hailstorms in Rewa district, including Sirmaur, Gurh, Jawa, Tyonthar, and Raipur Karchuliyan, raised concerns about Rabi crop damage.
Similar weather was observed in Damoh, Seoni, Katni, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shivpuri, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Rajgarh, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Satna, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Jabalpur.
Weather forecast
On March 22, an orange alert for hailstorms was issued in Katni, Dindori, Mandla, Seoni, and Balaghat. Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, and Anuppur. On March 23, thunderstorms and light rain will continue in Shahdol, Anuppur, and Balaghat.
Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran stated that the current system will remain active until March 23. Another western disturbance is expected from March 24, bringing more weather changes.
Despite unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms, meteorologists predict a sharp rise in summer temperatures by late March. A heatwave is likely in some regions, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in several cities.
Historical data shows Bhopal’s max temperature hit 41°C on March 30, 2021. Indore recorded 41.1°C on March 28, 1892. Gwalior had a high of 41.8°C on March 31, 2022, while Jabalpur reached 41.2°C on March 31, 2017. Ujjain’s highest March temperature was 42.5°C on March 22, 2010.
The IMD warned of intense heat in April and May. Heatwave conditions are expected for 15 to 20 days between March and May, with hot winds for nearly 30 to 35 days. Residents should prepare for rising temperatures as summer sets in.
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