Yellow-orange alert for rain in Madhya Pradesh on March 19-20

The weather department has issued yellow and orange alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Madhya Pradesh on March 19 and 20. The most affected areas will be Bhopal, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Rewa, Chambal, Sagar, and Shahdol. Strong winds with speeds of 40-50 km per hour are expected in these regions. Light rain may also occur in Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior.

Weather changes and recent conditions

On Sunday, March 17, the day temperature in many cities dropped by 1 to 4 degrees Celsius. The sky was cloudy in Bhopal, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Some places also experienced drizzle and light thunderstorms.

Meteorologists say that two cyclonic systems are active—one over Rajasthan and another over northwest Madhya Pradesh. These systems are responsible for the changing weather. A new weather system will also form on March 18, leading to more rain and storms in the next two days.

• March 17: Some districts will have cloudy skies with light rain in eastern MP.

• March 18: Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal divisions will be cloudy, with drizzle in the eastern parts of the state.

• March 19: Thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain are expected in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Sagar, and Shahdol.

• March 20: Orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Damoh, Katni, Umaria, and Shahdol. Yellow alert for many other districts, including Bhopal, Morena, Vidisha, Sagar, and Jabalpur.

Rising heat after March 20

The weather department warns that temperatures will rise after March 20. A heat wave may begin by the end of the month, and some areas could see temperatures above 40°C.

April and May will be the hottest months of the year. In cities like Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, and Shahdol, temperatures may go above 45°C. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram will also be very hot.

Heat waves may last for 30 to 35 days, making it difficult for people to step outside during peak hours. The weather department advises people to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during the afternoon. Be prepared for changing weather conditions in the coming weeks!

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