MP Weather Alert: Rain on 15–16 June, Heatwave in 12 Districts

Parts of Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rain on 15 and 16 June. The Meteorological Department says the southwest monsoon is expected to enter the state during this period.

Southern districts such as Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, and Khandwa could get 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in 24 hours.

Before the monsoon arrives, 12 districts including Gwalior, Sheopur, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Shivpuri, and Tikamgarh face a heat wave alert today.

For the past 15 days, the monsoon remained stalled over Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Now, conditions favor its movement into central and eastern India by 14 or 15 June. Normally, the monsoon reaches Madhya Pradesh by 15 June. Last year, it entered the state on 21 June.

The weather has shifted across Madhya Pradesh in recent days. Daytime heat is intense, while evenings bring rain and storms.

Indore received heavy rain with strong winds on Thursday evening. Rain and stormy weather also hit Burhanpur, Betul, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dhar, Sagar, Raisen, Guna, Gwalior, Bhopal, and other areas.

Heat continues to grip the state. On Thursday, 22 cities recorded temperatures above 40°C. Khajuraho was the hottest at 45.8°C, followed by Naugaon at 45°C and Gwalior at 44.2°C.

Temperatures in Key Cities (13 June)

Record Rain in May

Madhya Pradesh recorded rain for 43 straight days starting 26 April. Indore saw 114.8 mm of rain in May, breaking a 139-year-old record. Ujjain also recorded its highest-ever May rainfall at 111.8 mm.

Storms, hail, and rain hit some part of the state every day in May. Niwari was the only district with minimal rain.

Unlike April, May saw lower maximum temperatures. Only a few cities crossed 43°C.

Meteorologist Dr. Surendran said cyclonic circulation, western disturbances, and troughs kept the atmosphere unstable. These systems triggered continuous thunderstorms and rain through May.

What to Expect in June

Storms and rain will continue for the next few days. Some areas will remain hot, with temperatures over 40°C. Night temperatures may drop by 8–10°C once the monsoon sets in.

Meteorologists expect the monsoon to enter Madhya Pradesh by 15 June. Over the past 10 years, we have observed similar weather patterns: heat before the rain, followed by gradual relief.

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