Rain likely in 19 districts of MP; Heat wave to continue in some areas

Madhya Pradesh may get some relief from the intense heat in the next four days. The weather department has warned of light rain and thunderstorms in 19 districts due to a trough system. These districts include Gwalior, Jabalpur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Sheopur, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Sagar, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Dindori, and Anuppur.

Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said the state will see some light rain and thunderstorms over the next four days. However, heat will continue in many areas.

Cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain will stay hot. Three districts – Ratlam, Khandwa, and Burhanpur – may face heat wave conditions on Saturday.

On Friday, 11 cities recorded temperatures above 43°C for the first time this season. Khajuraho was the hottest at 44.6°C, followed by Shivpuri at 44°C and Damoh at 43.5°C. Other cities that crossed 43°C include Gwalior, Naugaon, Satna, Tikamgarh, Ratlam, Guna, Mandla, and Narsinghpur.

Rewa, Shajapur, Umaria, Malajkhand, Sagar, Narmadapuram, and Khandwa recorded temperatures above 42°C. In Sidhi, Khargone, Dhar, Chhindwara, Seoni, Raisen, and Betul, temperatures stayed above 40°C.

In major cities, Bhopal recorded 41.2°C, Indore 40°C, Ujjain 41.1°C, and Jabalpur 41.5°C. Pachmarhi remained the coolest place in the state at 36.2°C.

The last week of April will stay hot. The minimum temperature in most districts will remain 3 to 4 degrees above normal. Daytime temperatures may go up to 43–45°C in areas like Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa. In other regions, including Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, it may range between 41–44°C. A heat wave may affect parts of the state due to a cyclonic system near Bengal.

April so far has seen changing weather. The first week brought hot winds and rising temperatures. In the second week, storms, rain, and hail affected 80% of the state. The third week again saw high temperatures and heat waves in many areas.

A 10-year weather study shows that heat rises sharply in the second half of April. In recent years, Bhopal and Indore reached 43°C, Jabalpur 44°C, and Gwalior even crossed 45°C. This year, many cities are again seeing extreme heat.

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