Heatwave in 3 districts of MP, rain alert in 6:Ratlam records temperature of 44 degrees; Gwalior hottest among major cities

Amidst severe heat, the weather in Madhya Pradesh has taken a ‘U-turn’ again. On Saturday, along with hot winds and intense heat, clouds also covered several districts. The mercury in Ratlam recorded 44 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, clouds covered Bhopal. On Sunday, there is a heatwave alert in 3 districts – Niwari, Tikamgarh and Chhatarpur. At the same time, rain with thunder and lightning is expected in 6 districts. There is a possibility of rainy weather for the second time in April. Earlier, between April 1 and 9, the entire state had experienced weather with storms, rain and hailstorms. After this, a spell of intense heat began. After 10 days, IMD (Meteorological Center) Bhopal has issued a rain warning again. Mercury reaches 44 degrees for the first time in the state
For the first time in this summer season, the maximum temperature in the state has reached 44 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, such temperature was recorded in Ratlam. 43.8 degrees in Umaria and 43.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mandla. In Khajuraho of Chhatarpur, the temperature was 42.9 degrees, in Guna 42.8 degrees, in Datia 42.6 degrees, in Damoh-Naugaon 42.5 degrees, in Tikamgarh-Satna the mercury remained at 42.2 degrees. Speaking of the 5 major cities of the state, Gwalior recorded the highest at 41.9 degrees. In Bhopal it was 41.4 degrees, in Jabalpur 41.7 degrees, in Indore 40.4 degrees and in Ujjain the mercury remained at 40.6 degrees. Advisory to protect from heat
As the impact of heat increases, the weather department has also issued a safety advisory. People have been advised to drink adequate water throughout the day and keep the body hydrated. Do not stay in the sun for long periods during afternoon. Wear light weight and light colored cotton clothes. Take special care of children and elderly. Weather will be like this for the next 2 days from today Intense heat occurs in the second fortnight of April
According to the Meteorological Department, just as December-January sees cold weather and July-August sees the most rainfall, similarly the two main summer months are April and May. Intense heat begins from the second fortnight of April. Take care like this in summer Weather changed 4-4 times in February-March
This year there was no rain in January, but the weather changed 4-4 times in February and March. The mood of the weather changed in February during the cold season itself. Right at the beginning, the state experienced hailstorms, rain and storms twice. This caused significant damage to crops. After this, the government also conducted a survey of the affected crops. The state got drenched for the third time from February 18. The impact continued on February 19, 20, and 21 as well. Then for the fourth time, there was another spell of hail and rain on February 23-24. The summer season began in March. The first fortnight had hot weather. Rain started in the second fortnight. One spell lasted continuously for 4 days. During this period, there were storms and rain in more than 45 districts. Meanwhile, hail also fell in 17 districts. This destroyed wheat, papaya, and banana crops. The third spell was on March 26-27. On March 27, it rained in Satna, Rewa, Datia, and Bhind. In Chitrakoot of Satna, the deep decoration program was affected due to storms and rain. For the fourth time, the weather changed course again on March 29-30. On March 30, in half of MP, there was rain and storm in some places while hail also fell in others. Weather trend in April in 5 major cities of MP… In MP, the effect of heat starts intensifying from the second fortnight of April. In the last days of the month, the temperature breaks records. A 10-year data-based study of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior revealed that in Bhopal-Indore, the mercury reached up to 43 degrees, while in Jabalpur it touched 44 degrees Celsius. In Gwalior, the temperature has crossed 45 degrees Celsius. In the past three years, these cities experienced intense heat. This time too, there is a possibility of an increase in temperature. Bhopal experienced the most heat in 1996
Speaking of the heat trend in April, on April 29, 1996, the maximum temperature in Bhopal reached 44.4 degrees Celsius. This month, there are also chances of rain and storms in Bhopal. This is why there has been a spell of rain in April for the past few years. On April 20, 2013, Bhopal received 30.8 mm, i.e., more than an inch of rain within 24 hours. Meanwhile, in 2023, 22.6 mm of rain fell. Last year 22.3 mm of rain fell in Indore
In Indore too, the mercury has crossed 44 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, the highest temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius was recorded on April 25, 1958. This month, changes in weather are also observed here. Along with heat, clouds remain overcast and showers also fall. A spell of rain occurs every year. Intense Heat Trend in Jabalpur
Talking about Jabalpur, the mercury has crossed 45 degrees Celsius once in April here. According to the Meteorological Department, on April 28, 1970, the day temperature was 45.4 degrees. There is a possibility of rain here in April as well. According to records, in Jabalpur on April 3, 1935, 50.3 mm of rain occurred within 24 hours. In 2023, 20.2 mm of rain fell. This year on April 19, the maximum temperature reached up to 40.8 degrees Celsius. Gwalior experiences the most heat
The trend of April heat in Gwalior is different from other cities. It experiences more heat here. In the last 10 years, the temperature has crossed 45 degrees once and 44 degrees Celsius 3 times. On April 28, 1958, the temperature was recorded at 46.2 degrees Celsius. The record for maximum rainfall in a single day was set in the year 1909, when a total of 67.6 mm of rain fell on April 22. In the same year, 4.5 inches of rain fell in the month of April. Heat and rain trend in Ujjain too
Ujjain also experiences a trend of heat and rain in the month of April. On April 18, 2010, the temperature reached a record 45.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, between 2014 and 2025, the mercury has crossed 43 degrees twice. Last year this record reached 48.8 degrees, which is also the overall record.