Heat Crosses 44°C in Madhya Pradesh for the First Time in May-June

Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a sharp rise in temperature. On Sunday, Naugaon in Chhatarpur district recorded 44.8°C—the highest temperature this season. It’s the first time the temperature crossed 44°C in May-June this year. Twenty-one cities saw temperatures above 40°C.

In Bhopal, the temperature touched 41.6°C. Gwalior was the hottest among major cities with 43.4°C. Jabalpur recorded 42.2°C, Ujjain 41.2°C, and Indore was at 38.7°C.

The Meteorological Department reported high temperatures in several other cities. Tikamgarh recorded 43.7°C, Khajuraho and Shivpuri 43.6°C, Satna 42.7°C, Damoh 42.5°C, and Rewa 42.4°C. Temperatures remained above 40°C in Sidhi, Umaria, Malajkhand, Mandla, Narmadapuram, Seoni, and Ratlam.

The heat comes despite regular storms and rain since late April. Meteorologists say the monsoon is delayed because it has stalled over Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. It is now expected to enter Madhya Pradesh between June 7 and 10.

Before that, the state will continue to face hot weather, storms, and occasional rain. There’s a storm and rain alert in eight southern districts. On Sunday, light rain fell in parts of Indore and Barwani.

On Monday, heatwave conditions are expected in Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Chhatarpur, and Panna. Thunderstorms and rain are likely in Seoni, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Betul, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, and Barwani.

Temperature in Major Cities (June 8, 2025)

This unusual mix of rain and heat has continued for 43 days. Since April 26, at least one district in the state has seen storms or rainfall every day. This continued till June 7.

May saw record-breaking rain across Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur all experienced rain throughout the month. Indore received 114.8 mm of rain, breaking a 139-year-old record. Ujjain also recorded its highest-ever rainfall for May.

Despite the stormy weather, the intense heat returned in June. While April saw temperatures near 45°C in many cities, May was cooler due to constant rain. During Nautapa—a traditional hot spell—most cities stayed below 43°C.

Meteorologists say this weather pattern was due to cyclonic circulation, western disturbances, and troughs that stayed active through May. This kept the storms going and prevented extreme heat.

In June, similar systems remain active. Thunderstorm and rain alerts are in place till at least June 5. Some cities may see rising humidity and slightly higher day and night temperatures.

The state usually faces intense heat just before the monsoon. Gwalior and Chambal zones tend to be the hottest. Cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain also feel the heat until mid-June. Night temperatures drop sharply only in the second half of the month. Similar conditions are expected this year.

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