Temperatures Cross 44°C in Madhya Pradesh, Heatwave Alert from June 10

The temperature in Madhya Pradesh rose sharply on Sunday, with several districts recording over 40°C. Naugaon in Chhatarpur was the hottest, touching 44.8°C. Bhopal recorded 41.6°C, while Gwalior reached 43.4°C. The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for Gwalior-Chambal on June 10 and 11.

The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat. These districts may receive light showers, while the rest of the state, including Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, will continue to face heat. Cyclonic circulation is active in several areas, causing a mix of high temperatures and local weather changes.

Weather Highlights (June 9)

This year, May broke several rain records. Instead of dry heat, the state saw frequent thunderstorms and rainfall. From April 26 to June 8, storms or rain occurred somewhere in the state every single day—44 days in a row.

Monsoon is currently stalled in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, causing delays in its arrival in Madhya Pradesh. It is unlikely to progress for the next two to three days. The monsoon may enter the state around June 15. Until then, people should expect more hot and unstable weather, with possible thunderstorms and light showers in some areas.

This year, May saw an unusual weather pattern. Instead of dry heat, the month was marked by frequent storms and rainfall. For 44 straight days—from April 26 to June 8—at least one district in the state recorded either rain or thunderstorms. This is a rare event during peak summer in Madhya Pradesh. The entire month of May saw widespread rain, breaking multiple records.

Indore recorded 114.8 mm of rain in May, breaking a 139-year-old record set in 1886 when it received 107.7 mm. Ujjain also saw record rainfall of 111.8 mm, far higher than the 65 mm recorded in May 2021. Niwari was the only district where light drizzle occurred, but it wasn’t enough to register. A total of 53 districts saw significant rainfall activity during the month.

Why Was May So Wet?

Meteorologist Dr. Surendran said multiple weather systems caused the unusual pattern. Cyclonic circulation, western disturbances, and trough activity remained active throughout May. These systems led to continued thunderstorms and rain instead of high heat.

Active weather systems will continue to influence the state till June 12. Some districts will get thunderstorms and rain, while others will continue to experience heat. The night temperatures in June may drop by 8 to 10 degrees in some areas, bringing slight relief. Based on weather data from the past decade, intense heat usually affects the state before the monsoon arrives. Cities in the Gwalior-Chambal region often become the hottest. Some relief only comes in the final days of June once the monsoon advances.

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