Heavy rain, storms, and hailstorm alerts in Bhopal and 16 MP districts

Heavy rains and storms continued in Bhopal late into the night on Monday, May 5, 2025, causing power outages in over 200 areas. The weather conditions are expected to remain similar across the state for the next few days. A hailstorm alert has been issued for 16 districts, including Gwalior, while thunderstorms and rain are forecast in more than 30 districts.

Severe weather conditions in Bhopal

The rain persisted past 1:30 AM in Bhopal, leading to widespread disruptions. On Monday, a storm hit several districts, including Gwalior, Mandsaur, and Raisen. Hailstorms were reported in Shajapur, Neemuch, and Sehore. In Guna, a powerful storm uprooted a wedding tent, and in Bhopal, wedding processions continued in heavy rain.

Power cuts affected areas such as Kolar, Hoshangabad Road, Bairasia Road, Tulsi Nagar, and Kamala Nagar. The storms were so intense that a tower in Ashoknagar collapsed. Additionally, in Mandsaur, roads were submerged as heavy rains poured down.

The Meteorological Department has issued a hailstorm warning for 16 districts today, including Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, and Datia. Thunderstorms and rain are also expected to affect Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and several other regions. Wind speeds may reach up to 60 km/h in some areas.

Temperature drop & unseasonal cold

Due to the storms and rain, the day temperature in many parts of the state dropped significantly. Raisen recorded a dramatic fall of 8.6 degrees, reaching 27.4°C, making it the coldest area. In contrast, Narsinghpur recorded the highest temperature at 43°C, while other areas, including Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior, experienced milder drops.

In Indore, the night temperature dropped to 17.2°C, marking the coldest May night in 25 years. Weather expert AK Shukla confirmed that such a cold night in May has not been recorded in the past quarter-century.

Senior meteorologist Dr. Arun Sharma explained that the unusual weather conditions are due to the activation of multiple weather systems: a Western Disturbance, two cyclonic circulations, and a trough. These systems are causing storms, hail, and rain, with similar conditions expected to continue today.

Looking ahead, temperatures in Madhya Pradesh are expected to remain high in several areas. In May, districts like Gwalior, Khargone, and Chhatarpur could see temperatures rise to around 45-47°C. Gwalior is forecast to be the hottest, with temperatures reaching 46-47°C. In Bhopal and Indore, temperatures are expected to remain between 44-45°C.

Meteorologists expect a mix of heatwaves and storms as the state moves further into the month of May. Similar weather patterns were seen in the earlier months, with intense heat and rain spells alternating across the state.

Residents of Madhya Pradesh are advised to stay updated on weather warnings and take necessary precautions, especially in hail-prone areas.

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