This time in March, Madhya Pradesh will experience intense heat. Temperature in many cities may cross 40 degrees. According to the weather department, light rain is also expected in the first week of March, while the heat will start showing its effect from the second week. Along with days, nights will also be hot. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a heat update on Saturday. As per the information, the temperatures are likely to remain above normal across the state between March and May. Along with day temperatures, night temperatures will also increase. The effect will increase from March itself. However, the impact of heat waves will be more in April-May. Rain also expected Rain is also expected in Madhya Pradesh in March. A new Western Disturbance is becoming active in the Western Himalayan region from the night of March 4. Its effect may be seen in MP after 2 days. Light rain may occur in some parts. The weather department has also predicted a 2 to 3 degree rise in maximum temperature over the next 4 days. Temperature crosses 30 degrees in 30 cities Earlier on Saturday, daytime temperature remained at 30 degrees or above in 30 cities of the state. Bhopal recorded 32.4 degrees, Indore 31.1 degrees, Gwalior 32.5 degrees, Ujjain 30.5 degrees and Jabalpur 33.4 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature of 35 degrees was recorded in Khargone. Effect of all 3 seasons in March Looking at the data of the last 10 years in Madhya Pradesh, nights are cold and days are hot in March. The chances of rain are very low. The weather is similar this time too. The maximum daytime temperature in Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain can cross 40 degrees while at night it is expected to remain between 10 to 17 degrees. According to the MD, the weather in Gwalior changes the most in March. Here the temperature at night has reached up to 8 degrees. In Jabalpur, it remains hot during the day and cold at night. April-May will be the hottest The Meteorological Department has predicted maximum heat this year in April and May. Within these 2 months, the temperature in districts of Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol and Sagar divisions may cross 45 degrees. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Narmadapuram divisions will also remain hot. Hail and rain occurred 4 times in February This time in February, the weather changed four times. At the beginning itself, the state experienced two rounds of hail, rain and storms. This caused significant damage to crops. After this, the government also conducted a survey of affected crops. The state got wet for the third time from February 18. The effect remained on February 19, 20 and 21. Then for the fourth time, there was another round of hail and rain on February 23-24. Weather trend in March in 5 major cities of MP… Rain with intense heat during the day in Bhopal In Bhopal during March, there is a trend of intense heat during the day along with rain. According to the Meteorological Department, the summer season begins in March. As a result, day and night temperatures start increasing. Looking at the data, on March 30, 2021, the maximum temperature reached a record 41 degrees. Meanwhile, 45 years ago on March 9, 1979, the temperature at night was recorded at 6.1 degrees. Between 2014 and 2023, only twice did the maximum temperature remain around 36 degrees. In other years, the temperature has remained between 38 to 41 degrees Celsius. Temperature in Indore has reached up to 41.1 degrees In Indore, the effect of heat starts intensifying from March. Here the daytime temperature has reached up to 41.1 degrees, which was recorded on March 28, 1892. On March 4, 1898, the nighttime temperature was 5 degrees Celsius. There is a record of about one inch rainfall in 24 hours, while two inches of water has fallen in the entire month. According to the meteorological department, it rains for 2 to 3 days in March. Sometimes the speed of dusty winds also increases. Heat, Cold and Rain Trend in Gwalior In March, Gwalior experiences trends of heat, cold and rain all three. On March 31, 2022, the daytime temperature reached a record 41.8 degrees, while on March 1, 1972, the minimum night temperature was recorded at 5.4 degrees. In 2015, more than 5 inches of rain fell throughout the month. On March 12, 1915, about 2 inches of rain fell in 24 hours. Nights Remain Cold in Jabalpur During March In Jabalpur, nights remain cold even in March. The temperature stays around an average of 15 degrees. Meanwhile, during the day, temperatures between 36 to 40 degrees are recorded. On March 31, 2017, the daytime temperature reached 41.2 degrees Celsius, while on March 4, 1898, the night temperature was recorded at 3.3 degrees. Here, pre-monsoon showers also occur in March. Out of the last 10 years, it has rained in 9 years. Days remain hot in Ujjain, trend of 6 days of rain also Days remain hot in Ujjain. On March 22, 2010, the temperature reached a record 42.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, on the night of March 1, 1971, the minimum temperature was 4.6 degrees. Last year, the daytime temperature remained between 36 to 42 degrees Celsius. 2017 was the hottest year in Ujjain. According to the meteorological department, it also rains this month. The record for rainfall of nearly 2 inches in one day is from March 17, 2013. Post navigation Unseasonal ‘Mawatha’ likely in MP around Holi:Western disturbance to affect state; clouds form due to cyclonic circulation and trough Bus strike threat triggers ticket cancellations, fare surge:Passengers allege profiteering; online bookings cancelled; fares rise up to 5 times