MP temperature touches 40°C, Ratlam hottest:Heat intensifies in Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain; rain alert issued for 14–15 March

The daytime temperature is rising rapidly in Madhya Pradesh in March itself. On Wednesday, the mercury reached 40 degrees for the first time this season. Ratlam was the hottest. Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain also showed intense heat. Amid the strong heat, there could also be rain, clouds and thunderstorms in the state on March 14 and 15. The Meteorological Department has issued a two-day alert due to Western Disturbance. Before this, intense heat was felt across the state on Wednesday. Speaking of 5 major cities, the mercury in Indore reached 38 degrees. Meanwhile, Gwalior-Ujjain recorded 37.7 degrees, Bhopal 36.4 degrees, and Jabalpur 36.5 degrees. Meanwhile, Ratlam recorded 40 degrees. Narmadapuram recorded 39.9 degrees, Dhar 39.4 degrees, Tikamgarh 38.4 degrees, Khajuraho 38.2 degrees, and Guna 38.1 degrees. Damoh, Mandla, Umaria, Sagar, Khargone, Khandwa and Sheopur recorded temperatures of 37 degrees or higher. This was the first time maximum temperature was recorded this March. Heat intensifies from second week The heat has been intense in the state since the second week of March. The hottest cities are in Gwalior, Chambal, Ujjain and Indore divisions. The effect of heat will remain higher in these places in the coming days. According to the weather department, the wind direction has changed from northeast to west and northwest currently. Meanwhile, there is very little moisture in the air. Additionally, it reaches MP from desert areas. This also brings heat with it. Weather will change in these districts for 2 days Risk of cold, allergies in March According to doctors, this weather in March spreads the most diseases. Actually, while the temperature rises during the day this month, nights and mornings remain slightly cold. Often people wear light clothes to avoid the daytime heat. Also, they consume cold drinks and other cold beverages. This leads to an increase in patients with cold, allergies and asthma. It is important to avoid cold winds in the morning and late night. Especially for children and elderly people. Heat occurs in the second week of March The state experiences a trend of intense heat in the second fortnight of March. In the last 10 years, intense heat has occurred only after March 15, but this time the trend has changed. Instead of the second fortnight, there has been a surge in temperature right at the beginning. No effect of hot winds in March, will blow in April-May According to meteorologists, there will be heat waves in April and May this time. Heat waves may last for 15 to 20 days, but there is no heat wave alert in March. The temperature is elevated in the early days of March. Effect of three seasons in March Looking at the data of the last 10 years in Madhya Pradesh, March has cold nights and hot days. There is also a trend of rain. The weather is similar this time too. In Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain, the maximum daytime temperature can reach above 40 degrees, while at night it is expected to remain between 10 to 17 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather remains most changeable in Gwalior during March. Here the temperature at night has reached up to 8 degrees. In Jabalpur, it is hot during the day and cold at night. April-May will be the hottest The Meteorological Department has predicted maximum heat during April and May this year. Within these two 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 mood 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. From February 18, the state got wet for the third time. The effect remained on February 19, 20 and 21. Then for the fourth time on February 23-24, there was another round of hail and rain. Weather trend in March for MP’s 5 major cities… Rain with intense heat during the day in Bhopal In Bhopal during March, there is a trend of rain along with intense heat during the day. According to the meteorological department, the summer season begins in March. Due to this, day-night temperatures start increasing. Looking at the data, on March 30, 2021, the maximum temperature had reached a record 41 degrees. Meanwhile, 45 years ago on the night of March 9, 1979, the temperature 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 remained between 38 to 41 degrees Celsius. Temperature in Indore has reached 41.1 degrees In Indore, the effect of heat starts intensifying from March. Here the daytime temperature has reached 41.1 degrees, which was recorded on March 28, 1892. On March 4, 1898, the night temperature was as low as 5 degrees Celsius. There is a record of about one inch rainfall in 24 hours, while two inches of rain has fallen throughout the 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 the month of 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 rainfall occurred within 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 nighttime temperature was recorded at 3.3 degrees. Here, pre-monsoon showers also occur in March. In the last 10 years, rainfall has occurred 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.