Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: 45 Districts on Storm Alert, Rain Likely Until June 9

Madhya Pradesh is facing stormy and rainy weather for the 42nd day in a row. On Friday, the Meteorological Department issued an alert for 45 districts, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain. Strong winds up to 40 km/h and rain are expected in these areas.

The storm and rain pattern will likely continue till June 9. After that, the monsoon may enter the state.

What’s Causing This Weather?

Meteorologists say two cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance are active. These systems are causing thunderstorms and rainfall across the state. The weather is expected to stay the same for the next four days.

Cyclonic circulations are low-pressure areas that draw in moisture from surrounding regions. This moisture rises and cools, forming clouds and rain. At present, two such circulations are affecting central and eastern parts of India, which include Madhya Pradesh. They keep feeding moisture into the region's atmosphere.

The western disturbance is another key factor. It typically moves from the Mediterranean region across northern India. When it reaches central India, it brings cooler air and adds instability to the local weather. This helps trigger thunderstorms and rainfall. The current disturbance is active and continues to influence weather in Madhya Pradesh and nearby states.

On Thursday, it rained in Raisen, Ujjain, and Dhar. Raisen recorded nearly one inch of rain in nine hours. Due to cloud cover and rainfall, temperatures dropped in many cities.

• Khajuraho: 40.2°C

• Raisen: 31.8°C

• Bhopal: 36.4°C

• Indore: 35.7°C

• Gwalior: 38.4°C

• Ujjain: 37°C

• Jabalpur: 38.2°C

Rain and temperature status in key cities

The storm and rain began on April 26. Since then, it has rained or stormed in some part of the state every day. This has continued for 41 straight days. The forecast suggests the trend will go on till June 9.

The monsoon is currently stuck over Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. It hasn’t moved forward. Meteorologists expect it to reach Madhya Pradesh between June 7 and June 10.

What to expect in June

Storms and rains will likely continue for a few more days. After that, temperatures may rise slightly. Humidity will increase before the monsoon fully sets in. Nights will become cooler, with temperatures expected to drop by 8–10 degrees.

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