Rain likely in MP from April 26, but heatwave to continue in 13 districts

Madhya Pradesh will see a shift in weather from April 26, as rain is expected to begin and may continue for three days. However, before the rain, several parts of the state will face intense heat and heatwaves. A Western Disturbance and a Trough will cause the weather changes, but until then, temperatures will remain high.

On Thursday, Raisen district witnessed extreme heat, with youth trying to shield themselves from the sun. Khajuraho and Naugaon in Chhatarpur district recorded the highest temperatures — 44.4°C and 43.7°C, respectively.

The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for 13 districts today. These include Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari. Other cities like Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Jabalpur will also experience intense heat.

Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said that some parts of the state may get light rain and thundershowers over the next four days, while others will continue to face heatwaves. After this brief period, the entire state will likely be affected by high temperatures again.

On Thursday, temperatures crossed 40°C in most major cities. Roads melted in Bhopal under the scorching heat. Gwalior was the hottest among the larger cities, recording 41.8°C, followed by Ujjain at 41.6°C, Bhopal at 41.2°C, and Indore and Jabalpur at 40.8°C. Only Pachmarhi, the state’s lone hill station, had a relatively cooler day at 36.6°C.

Ratlam and Shivpuri also saw a steep rise in temperature. Ratlam hit 43.2°C, while Shivpuri recorded 43°C. Other areas with high temperatures included Narsinghpur (42.8°C), Mandla (42.5°C), Chhindwara and Satna (42.4°C), and Tikamgarh-Damoh (42.4°C). The heat extended to Malajkhand (42.3°C), Narmadapuram (42.2°C), Dhar (42°C), and Guna (41.9°C).

Looking ahead, the fourth week of April will bring hot days and nights due to strong north-western winds. Minimum temperatures will remain 3-4 degrees above normal, ranging between 27-30°C. Day temperatures may reach 43-45°C in regions like Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa, while cities such as Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal may see 41-44°C.

This hot spell is expected to last for three to four more days due to a cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal.

So far, April has seen a mix of heat and rain. In the first week, most areas recorded temperatures 2-3 degrees above normal. By mid-April, western hot winds pushed the mercury up in places like Indore, Sagar, and Narmadapuram. Some districts also experienced storms, hail, and heavy rain in the second week. The third week brought hot north-western winds, keeping minimum temperatures around 25-27°C and maximum temperatures above 40°C.

A 10-year data analysis of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior shows that late April often breaks heat records. In recent years, Bhopal and Indore have seen temperatures rise to 43°C, Jabalpur to 44°C, and Gwalior beyond 45°C. This year is following a similar pattern, with many cities already crossing 44°C.

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