Wall collapses during storm in Sheopur, 3 killed:Woman dies as auto overturns, rain lashes Dindori; alert in 7 districts

A powerful storm accompanied by rain caused widespread destruction in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district on Friday, leaving four people dead in separate incidents. Three people were killed after a wall attached to a shed collapsed due to strong winds, trapping them under the debris. They died on the spot. In another incident, a woman lost her life when an auto-rickshaw overturned during the storm. Monsoon may arrive in Madhya Pradesh 3-4 days late The southwest monsoon is expected to enter Madhya Pradesh three to four days later than usual. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon is likely to reach the southern districts of the state around June 17-18. If weather conditions remain favourable, it is expected to cover the entire state within the next 10 to 15 days. Pre-monsoon activity to continue across several districts The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for lightning, moderate thunder and strong winds during the afternoon in Chhindwara, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Sagar and Balaghat districts. Wind speeds may reach up to 60 kmph. Weather conditions are also expected to remain unstable in Satna, Maihar, Seoni, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Bhind, Betul, Damoh, Jabalpur and Narsinghpur. Heatwave-like conditions to persist in western Madhya Pradesh No storm or rain alert has been issued for Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani and Khargone districts on Friday. As a result, these regions are likely to continue experiencing intense heat. Gwalior records half-inch rainfall; temperatures remain high across state Madhya Pradesh witnessed a mix of rain, storms and high temperatures on Thursday. Gwalior recorded around half an inch of rainfall, while showers were reported in Mandla, Seoni, Datia and several other districts by evening. Day temperatures also increased in many cities. Among the state’s five major cities, Gwalior was the hottest at 42°C, followed by Jabalpur at 41.3°C, Bhopal and Ujjain at 39.7°C each, and Indore at 38°C. Monsoon advances after brief pause According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon resumed its advance on June 11 after a one-day pause and reached parts of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. If favourable conditions continue, the monsoon is expected to advance rapidly, making its entry into Madhya Pradesh around June 17 or 18. Active weather systems influencing conditions in MP A trough is currently passing through the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh. In addition, a cyclonic circulation in the upper atmosphere and another active trough system are affecting weather conditions across the state. These systems contributed to the widespread cloud cover, storms and rainfall witnessed on Thursday. Bhopal records frequent rain during Nautapa period Weather records show that Bhopal received rainfall during the Nautapa period seven times over the past 14 years, while light drizzle was recorded on two occasions. This year, drizzle occurred at the beginning of the Nautapa phase. The most intense heat was recorded in 2018 and 2019, when the average temperature crossed 43°C. Despite changing weather conditions for nine consecutive days, spells of rain and strong winds have continued. Bhopal sees both extreme heat and heavy rainfall trends in June June has historically brought both scorching heat and significant rainfall to Bhopal. Over the last decade, temperatures have frequently remained high until June 15, crossing 44°C in three different years. The city also recorded its lowest night temperature of 17.4°C during the month. In 2020, Bhopal received nearly 16 inches of rainfall in June, while 2024 saw 10.9 inches of rain, including nearly five inches within 24 hours. Indore records lower June temperatures in recent years Indore has experienced relatively milder June temperatures over the past several years, with maximum temperatures ranging between 39.6°C and 41.6°C from 2020 to 2025. The city received around 5.5 inches of rainfall in June last year. Historically, Indore’s wettest June was in 1980, when more than 17 inches of rain were recorded. The city’s highest June temperature was 45.8°C on June 3, 1991. Gwalior known for extreme June heat Gwalior continues to experience severe heat even after May. The city’s highest June temperature in recent years reached 47.8°C in 2019. Temperatures also touched 45.7°C in 2024 and 45.2°C in 2025. The all-time June rainfall record for Gwalior was set in 1952, when more than 28 inches of rain fell during the month. The city also recorded over 7.5 inches of rainfall in a single day on June 27, 1952. Jabalpur among first regions to benefit from monsoon Jabalpur generally receives good rainfall soon after the monsoon enters Madhya Pradesh. Between 2016 and 2025, nearly 30 per cent of the seasonal rainfall quota was received in June alone. The city recorded more than 8.5 inches of rainfall last June. Historically, Jabalpur received nearly 30 inches of rainfall in a single month in 1998. Ujjain also witnesses strong June rainfall pattern Ujjain has consistently recorded good rainfall in June. Between 2016 and 2025, rainfall in the city ranged from 2.5 inches to 8 inches during the month. The city’s highest June rainfall was recorded in 1970, when more than 13.5 inches of rain fell. The record for highest 24-hour rainfall was set on June 15, 2001, when nearly 6.5 inches of rain was recorded. In 2025, Ujjain received more than 8 inches of rainfall during June.