Rain alert in Madhya Pradesh till May 2, heat grips many cities

The Meteorological Department said six districts in the eastern region may get rain on Tuesday. These include Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat. The weather is expected to remain unstable in these areas, with chances of strong winds, thunder, and lightning.

A cyclonic circulation and two active turfs have caused this shift. Rain was reported in many places on Monday due to this system. The same conditions are expected to continue for the next few days.

In contrast, the heat wave is intensifying in western and central parts of the state. Guna recorded severe heat on Monday. Gwalior saw the mercury climb past 44 degrees Celsius, with a 3.5-degree rise in just one day.

Seventeen cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior, recorded temperatures above 40 degrees. Ujjain recorded 42 degrees, Bhopal 41.2, Indore 41.4, Gwalior 41.8, and Jabalpur 38.6 degrees Celsius.

Other high temperatures included 42.9 in Dhar, 42.2 in Narsinghpur, 42.1 in Khandwa, 42 in Khargone and Guna, and over 41 degrees in several cities such as Sagar, Naugaon, Shajapur, and Damoh.

The last week of April is expected to be hot across the state. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa divisions may see maximum temperatures between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius. Other areas including Indore, Bhopal, and Ujjain could record 41 to 44 degrees.

Nights will also remain warm. Minimum temperatures may stay between 27 and 30 degrees, which is 3 to 4 degrees above normal. This is due to strong north-western winds and the impact of cyclonic activity near Bengal.

April has seen a mix of heat and rain. The first three weeks included high daytime temperatures, hail, and storms. In some areas, heat waves started as early as the first week.

A 10-year data study shows rising temperatures in cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior. These cities have recorded highs of 43 to 45 degrees in recent years. This April is following the same trend, with many cities already crossing 44 degrees Celsius.

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