Heatwave grips MP, Narmadapuram hits 40.2°C:Temperature crosses 38°C in 10 cities; alert in Ratlam and Dhar today

Even in the second week of March, Madhya Pradesh is showing intense heat. On Thursday, for the first time this season, hot winds blew in Narmadapuram, Ratlam, and Dhar. There is also a heatwave alert here on Friday. Meanwhile, the mercury crossed 38 degrees in 10 cities. It was 40.2 degrees in Narmadapuram. On March 15 and 16, the state may also experience rain, clouds, and thundershowers. The Meteorological Department has issued a two-day alert due to the Western Disturbance becoming active on March 14. The effect will be visible in the state on March 15. On this day, 16 districts, including Gwalior-Jabalpur, may experience rain. Meanwhile, on March 16, the weather will also remain changed in 14 districts of the eastern part. Before this, the entire state will experience the effects of intense heat. On Wednesday, three districts experienced heatwave conditions along with a significant rise in mercury. In Dhar, Narmadapuram, and Ratlam, the mercury was higher than on normal days. Hot winds also blew here. In Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior, the mercury also remained high. According to the Meteorological Department, Narmadapuram was the hottest. Ratlam recorded 39.5 degrees, Khajuraho 39 degrees, Dhar 38.8 degrees, Damoh-Tikamgarh 38.5 degrees, Khandwa 38.1 degrees, and Mandla, Sheopur-Khargone recorded 38 degrees. As for the 5 major cities of the state, Indore recorded the highest at 37.8 degrees, Ujjain 37.5 degrees, Gwalior 37.2 degrees, Bhopal 37 degrees, and Jabalpur 36.9 degrees Celsius. Due to this, the effect of heat is strong
According to the Meteorological Department, currently the wind direction is from north-east to west and north-west. Also, there is very little moisture in the air. It also reaches MP from desert areas. It also brings heat with it. Weather will change in these districts for 2 days Highest temperature recorded in Narmadapuram: 40.2°C; Ratlam and Khajuraho also experienced intense heat Note: Maximum temperatures recorded on 12 March, in degrees Celsius Risk of cold, flu, and allergies in March
According to doctors, this very season of March spreads the most diseases. In fact, during this month, the heat increases during the day, but the nights and mornings remain slightly cold. Often, people wear light clothes to avoid the daytime heat. They also consume cold drinks and other cold beverages. This leads to an increase in patients with cold, flu, allergies, and asthma. It is important to avoid cold air in the morning and late at night, especially for children and the elderly. Heat Trend in the Second Week of March
The state typically experiences a trend of intense heat in the second fortnight of March. In the last 10 years, intense heat has only occurred after March 15, but this time the trend has changed. Instead of the second fortnight, mercury has soared right at the beginning. No effect of heatwave in March, it will run in April-May
According to meteorologists, this time a heatwave will run in April and May. The heatwave can last for 15 to 20 days, but there is no alert for a heatwave in March. The mercury has risen in the initial days of March. Effect of all three weather patterns in March
Looking at the data from the last 10 years in Madhya Pradesh, nights in March remain cold and days warm. There is also a trend of rain. This time too, the weather is similar. In Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, the maximum daytime temperature can cross 40 degrees, while at night it is expected to remain between 10 and 17 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Gwalior changes the most in March. Here, the mercury has already reached 8 degrees at night. In Jabalpur, days are hot and nights are cold. April-May will be the hottest
The Meteorological Department has predicted the highest heat in April and May this year. Within these two months, the mercury in the districts of Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions can cross 45 degrees. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will also remain hot. 4 instances of hail and rain in February
This time, the weather changed four times in February. Early in the month, the state experienced two spells of hail, rain, and storms. This caused significant damage to crops. Following this, the government also conducted a survey of the affected crops. From February 18, the state was drenched for the third time. The effect continued on February 19, 20, and 21 as well. Then, for the fourth time, there was a spell of hail and rain on February 23-24.