Rain & hailstorm alert in Raisen: Farmers advised to protect crops

Raisen, a town and a municipality in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, is experiencing changing weather conditions, with cloudy skies and strong winds over the past two days. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and hailstorm warning for April 2 and 3. Winds are expected to reach speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour.

Farmers are concerned as wheat harvesting is currently underway. Many have already harvested their crops, but some produce is still lying in the fields. The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to complete harvesting quickly and store their crops in a safe place to prevent damage from rain and hail.

Since Wednesday morning, the sky has remained overcast. Meanwhile, the agricultural produce market in Raisen, which was closed for the financial year-end, is reopening today.

Earlier, Meteorological Department said that a strong weather system caused by a cyclonic circulation is active in the state, leading to hail, rain, and storms. Several districts, including Jabalpur, Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Betul, experienced cloudy skies and light rainfall on Tuesday.

Day temperatures have dropped in several cities. Seoni recorded 30.4°C, Pachmarhi 32.4°C, Mandla 34.5°C, and Betul 35°C. Dhar was the hottest city at 39.8°C. Bhopal recorded 37°C, while Indore saw 37.2°C.

The weather department has issued warnings for the coming days. On April 2, hailstorms are expected in Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna. Storms and light rain may occur in Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Damoh, and other districts.

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