Madhya Pradesh faces storms, rain, & hail for 4 days: Weather forecast

Madhya Pradesh is experiencing stormy weather, rain, and hail over the next four days, which will continue until May 8. The weather pattern is already affecting cities like Bhopal and Indore. This unusual shift in weather is due to a combination of a Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulation, and turf, which has led to widespread storms, hail, and heavy rain across the state.

Madhya Pradesh faces storms, hail

On Sunday, hailstorms hit many parts of the state, including Indore and Bhopal, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. Indore recorded about 3 inches of rain, setting a new record. Hail fell in several other districts, including Ujjain and Dewas.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the same weather is expected to continue into Monday, especially in eastern districts such as Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Balaghat, Seoni, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna.

Meteorologists have warned of strong winds, with speeds potentially reaching up to 60 km per hour in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Sheopur, and Shivpuri. Thunderstorms, rain, and hail will continue to affect other major cities like Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Jhabua, Dhar, Burhanpur, Khargone, Khandwa, Harda, Dewas, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, Rajgarh, Guna, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli.

Senior meteorologist Dr. Arun Sharma said,

“The change in weather is due to active weather systems over the region. Many districts saw storm, rain and hail on Sunday, and similar conditions will continue on Monday.”

He also noted that similar weather will persist on Monday. The IMD has issued alerts for hail in several districts and warned that wind speeds may reach 50 to 60 km per hour in some areas.

Indore, Bhopal hit by storms

On Sunday evening, the storm and rain began in Indore, with heavy rainfall starting around 5 PM, accompanied by strong winds and thunder. This heavy downpour continued into the night, with a total of 70 mm (around 3 inches) of rain recorded in the city between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. In Bhopal, along with the rain, hailstorms also occurred. Ujjain saw half an inch of rain, while other parts of the state reported similar conditions. 

The temperature in many cities dropped by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in just one day. Bhopal recorded a temperature of 37°C, Indore had 36.2°C, Gwalior saw 38.5°C, Ujjain hit 41°C, and Jabalpur was at 37.5°C. Despite the cool-down in some areas, the mercury still remained high in other districts like Khandwa (42.5°C), Khargone (42.4°C), Narsinghpur (42°C), Khajuraho (40.8°C), and Narmadapuram (40.3°C).

The IMD has predicted that the heat will remain intense in the state, particularly in the month of May, when temperatures typically soar. Over the last decade, the temperature has reached a maximum of 47 to 48 degrees Celsius in many cities during May. In addition to the scorching heat during the day, nights are expected to remain hot as well. 

The department forecasts that Gwalior, Chhatarpur, Narsinghpur, Niwari, Maihar, Tikamgarh, Bhind, Datia, Khargone, Barwani, Khandwa, Morena, Rajgarh, Raisen, Shajapur, Sheopurkalan, Shivpuri, and Vidisha will experience temperatures of 45°C or more.

In cities like Khajuraho and Naugaon, temperatures could peak at 48°C, while Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Ujjain are expected to remain between 44°C and 45°C. Among the major cities, Gwalior will likely be the hottest, with temperatures expected to reach between 46°C and 47°C.

April brought an unusual mix of both intense heat and rain. During the first week, temperatures in all divisions ranged from 21°C to 24°C, which was 2 to 3 degrees higher than normal. Hot winds from the west pushed temperatures in Indore, Sagar, and Narmadapuram divisions up to 39°C to 44°C, which was far above the average. In the second week, the entire state witnessed strong storms, rain, hail, and thunderstorms, with around 80% of the state receiving rainfall. Some districts, however, experienced intense heat during this period.

The third week of April saw more changes in weather patterns. North-western winds increased in strength, resulting in minimum temperatures in cities like Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, and Narmadapuram falling to around 25°C to 27°C. During this time, maximum temperatures across the state stayed at 40°C or higher, and heatwaves affected several districts.

Dr. Arun Sharma further stated,

“The recent weather change, with storms and rain, is a result of the activation of weather systems like the Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulation.”

These systems are expected to continue influencing the weather in the state, making it highly unpredictable through the coming week.

This unusual shift in weather patterns at the beginning of May signals that the typical heat expected this time of year may be delayed or tempered by occasional storms, rain, and hail across Madhya Pradesh. Residents are advised to stay prepared for extreme weather conditions and follow local advisories.

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