Rain in Bhopal, Mandsaur, Betul, hailstorm in Ujjain-Neemuch:Clouds over Indore and Dhar; rain alert in 10 districts

On Monday, the weather in Madhya Pradesh took a sudden turn. Heavy rain was reported in Bhopal, Betul, Maihar, Shyopur, Mandsaur, and Neemuch, while hail was recorded in Neemuch and Ujjain. Meanwhile, clouds covered Indore, Ujjain, and Dhar, with rain likely in these areas as well. This weather system is expected to remain active for the next three to four days. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for hail accompanied by thunderstorms in six districts: Khandwa, Betul, Dewas, Neemuch, Shyopur, and Khargone. Additionally, over ten districts are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms, including Chhindwara, Ratlam, Balaghat, Seoni, Pandhurna, and Anuppur (Amarkantak), with light to moderate rainfall expected. Weather changed due to cyclonic circulation and trough line According to meteorologist H.S. Pandey, the weather shift in the state is due to moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, along with western disturbances, cyclonic circulation, and an active trough line. On Sunday, clouds and light showers were observed in several districts, including Gwalior, indicating the activation of this system. The system became effective on March 30, affecting the entire state and is expected to continue influencing Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol divisions, and most other areas until April 2. Hail falls with rain in Khargone In the Jhirniya area of Khargone district, heavy rain began around 4 p.m., with hail the size of chickpeas and berries. According to farmer Arvind Jaiswal, areas like Goradia, Kho, Apara Veda, and Nemit also experienced hail, raising concerns about damage to the late-sown wheat crop. Heavy rain and hail were also recorded in the rural areas of Badnagar in Ujjain district. Similarly, Chhindwara saw dense clouds and light showers with strong winds in the afternoon, providing relief from the heat. Rain in Dhar and Sheopur, farmers’ concerns increased In Dhar district, the areas of Kukshi, Dahi, and Bag also experienced light to heavy rainfall with thunder. In Shyopur, drizzle started around 4 p.m., offering relief to residents, though the harvested wheat crops in fields remain at risk of damage. Relief from heat during the day Due to ongoing storms and rain, daytime temperatures are expected to fall. Currently, the maximum temperature in most cities is 38°C or higher. On Sunday, Mandla recorded the highest temperature at 39.8°C. Other readings included 39°C in Mandla and Naugaon, 38.4°C in Datia, 38.3°C in Narmadapuram, 38.2°C in Khargone and Satna, 38.1°C in Khandwa, 38°C in Seoni, Guna, and Umaria, 37.8°C in Tikamgarh, 37.6°C in Ratlam and Damoh, 37.5°C in Malajkhand, 37.4°C in Rewa, Narsinghpur, and Raisen, and 37.2°C in Chhindwara. In the five major cities of the state, temperatures recorded were 37.5°C in Jabalpur, 36.6°C in Bhopal, 35.8°C in Indore, 38.2°C in Gwalior, and 36.4°C in Ujjain. Weather changed for the fourth time in March The summer season began in March. The first fortnight brought extreme heat, followed by rain in the second fortnight lasting four consecutive days, affecting over 45 districts with rain and storms and hail in 17 districts. This caused damage to wheat, papaya, and banana crops. The third spell occurred on March 26–27, with rain in Satna, Rewa, Datia, and Bhind on March 27. In Satna’s Chitrakoot, thunderstorms and rainfall affected Diwali decoration events. The fourth change began on Sunday and is expected to continue into the first week of April. Hail fell 4 times in February In February, the weather changed four times. Early in the month, hail, rain, and storms occurred twice, damaging crops significantly. The government conducted a survey of affected crops. From February 18, rain affected the state again, with continued impact on February 19, 20, and 21. The fourth spell occurred on February 23–24, with hail and rain. Intense heat expected in April-May The Meteorological Department predicts extreme heat in April and May this year, with temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C in districts of Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will also experience high temperatures. Weather trend in March across MP’s 5 major cities… Intense heat during day with rain in Bhopal In Bhopal, March has a trend of intense daytime heat along with rainfall. According to the weather department, the summer season begins in March. As a result, day and night temperatures start to rise. 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 The effect of heat in Indore starts intensifying from March. The daytime temperature here has reached up to 41.1 degrees, which was recorded on March 28, 1892. On March 4, 1898, the nighttime temperature remained at 5 degrees Celsius. There is a record of about one inch of rainfall in 24 hours, while two inches of rain has fallen in the entire month. According to the weather department, it rains for 2 to 3 days in March. Sometimes the speed of dusty winds also increases. Heat, Cold-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. In 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.