Madhya Pradesh weather: rain & hailstorm expected from March 20 to 22

Two weather systems are currently active in Madhya Pradesh, changing the state's weather. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms in several areas. The bad weather is expected to last from March 20 to 22.

Rain and hailstorm warning

The Meteorological Department reported a new weather system in the state, likely to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms. An alert has been issued for hailstorms in 13 districts, including Mandla and Balaghat. The weather change will impact Jabalpur, Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions.

The capital city, Bhopal, has experienced a drop in temperature, bringing slight relief from the heat. Experts say the minimum and maximum temperatures have decreased after Holi, leading to fresh rain. Light to moderate showers are expected in some parts within the next 24 hours.

The Meteorological Department warned of unfavourable weather from March 20 to 22, with thunderstorms and strong winds expected, and possible hail. Authorities issued orange and yellow alerts for different districts.

Rain forecast for districts

Today, light rain with thunderstorms may occur in Singrauli, Sidhi, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Mandla, Maihar, and Mauganj. A yellow alert is issued for light to moderate rain in Bhopal, Harda, Narmadapuram, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, and Betul.

Mandla, Balaghat, Singrauli, Shahdol, and Sidhi will experience strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph. Hailstorms may occur here too. Rain and strong winds are likely in Jabalpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Umaria, Dindori, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, and Maihar.

Meteorologist Divya D. Surendran explained that three weather systems are active in the state. A western disturbance is forming near Haryana, a trough line is passing through Chhattisgarh, and another western disturbance may activate in Madhya Pradesh from March 20. This combination is expected to cause rain and hailstorms in several districts.

The highest temperature in the state in the last 24 hours was 36.6°C in Mandla. However, most cities saw a drop of 1 to 2 degrees in day and night temperatures. Cold winds in many cities, including Bhopal, brought slight relief from the heat.

Madhya Pradesh’s changing weather pattern will bring rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms from March 20 to 22. Residents should stay alert and take precautions to stay safe.

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