Madhya Pradesh will experience intense heat for the next three days. The Meteorological Department has predicted that day temperatures will rise sharply across the state. Cities like Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Sagar may see the mercury cross 41°C. The heat wave may affect Gwalior, Chambal, Indore, and Ujjain divisions. There is no forecast of rain during this period, though light drizzle is possible in Jabalpur, Rewa, and Shahdol divisions.
On Tuesday, Bhopal recorded a temperature of 39.5°C. Ratlam was the hottest city at 42.2°C. Other districts such as Dhar, Narmadapuram, and Khandwa also recorded temperatures above 41°C. In Sailana (Ratlam), it rained briefly, but the heat remained intense. Indore and Ujjain crossed 40°C. Gwalior was relatively cooler at 37.7°C.
According to the weather department, three weather systems are currently active in the state—two cyclonic circulations and one trough. A new Western Disturbance may affect the Western Himalayas from April 16. If that happens, temperatures in Madhya Pradesh could drop by 2–3°C after April 18.
During the third week of April, the maximum temperature is expected to stay between 42 and 44°C. The minimum may remain around 25 to 27°C. There is a chance of a 2–3 day heat wave. In the fourth week, the temperature could rise further. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa may hit 43 to 45°C. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain may remain between 41 and 44°C. Nights will also become warmer, with minimum temperatures reaching 27 to 30°C.
In the first week of April, hot winds pushed day temperatures to 44°C in several cities. Ratlam saw the first major heat wave. In the second week, large parts of the state saw rain, hail, and storms. Still, the heat continued to rise in many areas. The weather department now expects heat wave conditions to dominate the second half of April.
A 10-year analysis shows that heat usually intensifies in Madhya Pradesh after mid-April. In the last days of the month, many cities break their heat records. In Bhopal, the temperature hit 44.4°C on April 29, 1996. Indore reached 44.6°C on April 25, 1958. Jabalpur recorded 45.4°C on April 28, 1970. Gwalior touched 46.2°C on April 28, 1958. Ujjain reached 45.2°C on April 18, 2010.
The summer season in Madhya Pradesh typically starts in March. The department expects 15 to 20 days of heat waves until the end of May. Hot winds may blow for 30 to 35 days across April and May, affecting large parts of the state.
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