Rain lashes Bhopal and Indore:Shivpuri records 46 km/h winds, with storm alerts for four districts

Pre-monsoon activity continued across Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, bringing rain and gusty winds to several districts. Showers were reported in Bhopal, Indore and Dhar during the afternoon, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rain-and-thunderstorm alert for Vidisha, Rajgarh, Guna and Raisen. Wind speeds in these districts could reach up to 60 km/h. Rain is also likely later in the day in Sehore, Dewas, Indore, Shajapur, Ashok Nagar, Dindori, Anuppur and Shahdol. Over the past 24 hours, as many as 29 districts witnessed rain and thunderstorms, with precipitation ranging from light to heavy in places. According to the IMD, rainfall was recorded in Gwalior, Guna, Shivpuri, Datia, Ashok Nagar, Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mauganj, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Jabalpur, Katni, Chhindwara, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Pandhurna, Jhabua, Ratlam, Neemuch, Agar Malwa, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sagar and Damoh. Shivpuri recorded the highest wind speed at 46 km/h. Winds reached 43 km/h in Bhopal, Gwalior and Ashok Nagar; 41 km/h in Rewa and Khajuraho; 39 km/h in Dhar, Agar Malwa and Guna; and 37 km/h in Barwani. Rajgarh recorded winds of 35 km/h, while Jabalpur, Sagar and Vidisha registered 33 km/h. Wind speeds touched 31 km/h in Sidhi and 30 km/h in Satna, Betul and Khandwa. Early sowing raises seed damage risk Expecting timely monsoon, farmers in several districts had already sown soybeans. With rainfall delayed, seeds face the risk of damage due to lack of moisture, forcing farmers to sow again. Those with irrigation facilities, however, have some relief. Rain brings temperature dip across state Rain was recorded on Friday in Rajgarh, Damoh, Rewa, Satna, and Maihar, leading to a drop in daytime temperatures. Seoni was the coolest at 34.2°C, followed by Dhar (34.5°C), Pachmarhi (34.8°C), and Shivpuri (35.2°C). Khajuraho was the hottest at 42.4°C, while Datia recorded 41.6°C. Among the five major cities, Indore recorded 35.1°C, Bhopal 37.3°C, Ujjain 36°C, Jabalpur 38.8°C, and Gwalior 40°C. Strong storm alert in Agar-Malwa, Sehore
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for a strong storm in Agar-Malwa and Sehore on Saturday. The spell of storm and rain will also continue in Bhopal, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Indore, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Gwalior, Guna, Shivpuri, Datia, Ashoknagar, Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, Jabalpur, Katni, Chhindwara, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Pandhurna, Anuppur, Sagar, Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari. Meanwhile, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Ujjain, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Dhar, and Khargone may experience strong sunshine. Such a trend in 5 major cities of MP in June Bhopal sees heat, rain extremes Bhopal typically experiences both intense heat and heavy rain in June. Over the past 10 years, temperatures have crossed 44°C before June 15 on three occasions, while the night temperature once dipped to 17.4°C. The city recorded its highest June rainfall of 16 inches in 2020. In 2024, it received 10.9 inches of rain, the second-highest in a decade, including nearly 5 inches in 24 hours. Indore records milder Junes, heavy rain Indore has seen relatively cooler Junes since 2020, with maximum temperatures ranging from 39.6°C to 41.6°C, the latter recorded in 2024. About 20% of annual rainfall is received in June, with 5.5 inches recorded last year. The city got over 17 inches of rain in June 1980, while the 24-hour rainfall record of 5 inches was set on June 23, 2003. The highest June temperature was 45.8°C on June 3, 1991, and the lowest minimum temperature was 18.9°C on June 12, 1958. Gwalior continues to face severe heat Gwalior remains one of the hottest cities in June. The temperature reached 47.8°C in 2019, 45.7°C in 2024, and 45.2°C in 2025, with normal highs ranging between 45°C and 46°C. The all-time June record of 47.8°C was set on June 11, 2019. The city received 28.5 inches of rain in June 1952, including a record 7.5 inches in a day on June 27. In 2025, total June rainfall exceeded 10 inches. Jabalpur gets early monsoon advantage Jabalpur receives higher rainfall as the monsoon enters the state through the region. From 2016 to 2025, nearly 30% of annual rainfall was recorded in June. The city received over 8.5 inches of rain last year, and the monsoon is expected to enter this year through southern parts of Jabalpur division. Jabalpur’s all-time monthly rainfall record is about 30 inches in 1998, while 7.5 inches fell in just 24 hours on June 16, 1882. Ujjain also records strong June rainfall Ujjain has consistently received good rainfall in June, recording 2.5 to 8 inches annually between 2016 and 2025. The city received over 13.5 inches during June 1970, its highest monthly total. The record for rainfall in 24 hours, about 6.5 inches, was set on June 15, 2001. In 2025, June rainfall crossed 8 inches.