Indore sees temperature surge after brief cool-down

After a brief respite from the heat due to last week's storms and rain, temperatures in Indore are rising once again. The mercury has climbed steadily from 28°C just two days ago, with a 4-degree jump in daytime temperatures and a 1-degree rise at night in the past 24 hours. Clear skies marked the morning, but intermittent cloud cover The weather has The The situation has developed throughout the day, and officials Authorities have warned that strong winds and rain are possible later today.

On Friday, some areas of Indore received light rainfall. So far this May, the city has recorded 125.1 mm (about 4.25 inches) of precipitation. Thursday's daytime temperature was recorded at 30.8 degrees Celsius, which was 9 degrees below normal.

By Friday, it jumped 4 degrees to reach 34 degrees Celsius, still 6 degrees below the seasonal average. Similarly, the nighttime temperature rose from Thursday's 21.8 degrees to Friday's 22.6 degrees Celsius, remaining 1 degree below normal. For perspective, on May 1st, Indore had recorded a high of 42 degrees Celsius.

According to media reports, two weather systems are currently active in the region, causing these fluctuations across Madhya Pradesh. Indore can expect strong winds accompanied by rainfall for the next two days. Similar conditions with light rain, thunder, and lightning are likely to continue throughout the state until May 13th.

Despite the recent temperature increase, the city is still enjoying relatively cooler weather compared to early May, with both day and night temperatures remaining below seasonal norms. Residents should prepare for potentially stormy conditions while enjoying the temporary respite from the typical May heat.

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