Madhya Pradesh will face a sharp rise in temperature for next 5 days

Madhya Pradesh will face a rise in temperature over the next five days. Cities like Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior will become hotter. Other areas including Jabalpur, Chambal, Narmadapuram, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar will also feel the heat. On Thursday, hail, rain, and strong winds hit many districts. The weather changed due to a western disturbance and cyclonic circulation. That system is now weakening, so no rain is expected on Friday. Some districts may see clouds, but the temperature will rise, especially in Bhopal. A new western disturbance will become active on April 8, bringing another round of rain.

On April 4, the weather will remain clear, and there is no chance of rain. On April 5, daytime temperatures will rise, and the heat will be stronger in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Chambal. On Thursday, light rain fell in Bhopal, Sehore, Raisen, Sagar, Balaghat, and Guna. Balaghat had drizzle in the morning and heavy rain later. Sehore saw light rain in the evening. Some places in Bhopal also had drizzle. Due to the rain, day temperatures dropped in some cities. Malajkhand recorded 28.8°C, Mandla 30.2°C, Umaria 30.7°C, and Seoni 30.8°C. Larger cities saw higher temperatures, with Bhopal at 36.4°C, Indore at 37.2°C, Gwalior at 37.6°C, Ujjain at 38°C, and Jabalpur at 32.3°C.

Meteorologists expect a heat wave to hit the state for 7 to 10 days this month. Rain may fall in the first and second weeks, but the final week of April will likely be the hottest. Day temperatures may go beyond 45°C. Dr. Vedprakash Singh from the Meteorological Center in Bhopal said the temperature will stay higher than usual. He also said heat wave conditions may affect the state for up to 10 days.

In the first week of April, night temperatures will stay 2 to 3 degrees above normal in all regions, between 21 to 24°C. Hot winds during the day will push temperatures in Indore, Sagar, and Narmadapuram to 39 to 42°C. In other regions like Bhopal, Ujjain, and Gwalior, temperatures will stay between 38 to 41°C. Light rain may occur in most places. There will be no heat wave in the first week.

In the second week, night temperatures in Indore, Ujjain, and Chambal may rise to 23 to 26°C. Bhopal, Jabalpur, Rewa, and Shahdol will stay between 22 to 24°C. Daytime temperatures will rise in many places. Indore, Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa may reach 41 to 43°C. A heat wave could last for 2 to 3 days. Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Ujjain, and Jabalpur will likely stay between 39 to 42°C. No rain is expected, but clouds may appear in the southern part of the state.

In the third week, north-west winds will raise night temperatures in many areas to 25 to 27°C. Other places will be slightly cooler at 23 to 25°C. Daytime temperatures will rise sharply and could reach 42 to 44°C across the state. A heat wave may occur for 2 to 3 days. Light rain is possible.

In the fourth week, night temperatures will stay between 27 to 30°C. Days will get even hotter. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa may reach 43 to 45°C. Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal will be slightly cooler, staying between 41 to 44°C. A cyclonic system over Bengal could trigger 3 to 4 days of heat wave in the final days of the month.

April and May are the two hottest months of the year in Madhya Pradesh. This year, some cities crossed 41°C in March. Normally, temperatures start rising in late March. But this year, rain and storms held back the heat. That phase has passed. Now, the state will move into a hotter spell.

Data from the last 10 years shows how hot April can get. Bhopal and Indore have reached 43°C. Jabalpur touched 44°C. Gwalior crossed 45°C. These cities have seen intense heat in the past three years, and the trend will likely continue this time.

In Bhopal, the highest recorded temperature was 44.4°C on April 29, 1996. That month also saw rain. On April 20, 2013, the city recorded 30.8 mm of rain. In 2023, it recorded 22.6 mm. Temperatures in April often reach above 40°C, as they did in 2023 on April 17–18. In Indore, the temperature reached 44.6°C on April 25, 1958. The city also receives some rain in April. Between 2014 and 2024, it rained in six of those years. Last year, Indore recorded 22.3 mm of rainfall.

If you're living in Madhya Pradesh, expect heat to rise fast in the coming days. The brief spell of rain is over. The state is now entering a stretch of dry and hot weather. Stay alert, stay hydrated, and avoid going out during peak afternoon hours.

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