Temperatures cross 30°C in 28 districts in Madhya Pradesh:New weather system to take effect from 2 March

After successive spells of storms, rain and hail subsided in Madhya Pradesh, temperatures have risen sharply across the state. On Wednesday, maximum daytime temperatures crossed 30°C in 28 districts, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Gwalior–Jabalpur. The Meteorological Department has indicated that a fresh weather system will become active from 2 March, potentially bringing rainfall to some districts. This February, the state witnessed four significant weather changes. Early in the month, two spells of hail, rain and storms caused considerable crop damage, prompting the government to survey affected fields. From 18 February, a third spell of rain drenched several areas, with its impact continuing on 19, 20 and 21 February. A fourth round of hail and rain followed on 23–24 February. Districts record temperatures above 30°C While some districts remained partly cloudy on Wednesday, clear skies elsewhere intensified daytime heat. According to the Meteorological Department, maximum temperatures reached or exceeded 30°C in districts including Betul, Datia, Dhar, Guna, Narmadapuram, Khandwa, Khargone, Ratlam, Sheopur, Shajapur, Rajgarh, Damoh, Khajuraho, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Naugaon, Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Sidhi, Tikamgarh and Umaria. The highest temperatures were recorded in the Nimad region districts of Khargone and Khandwa, where the mercury crossed 34°C. Ujjain recorded 33.5°C. Mixed night temperatures across the state Night temperatures are also rising, although variations persist. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at 9.1°C in Karaundi, Katni district, and 9.5°C in Kalyanpur, Shahdol. In most other cities, minimum temperatures remained above 10°C. Bhopal recorded 13.8°C, Indore 14.2°C, Gwalior 14.8°C, Ujjain 16.5°C and Jabalpur 14.5°C. Narmadapuram registered the highest night temperature at 18.2°C, while Dhar, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Ratlam and Guna recorded above 16°C. Fresh western disturbance from 2 March Earlier, on 24–25 February, cyclonic circulation and a trough system disrupted weather conditions in over 20 districts, bringing strong winds, rain and hail that affected wheat and gram crops. The Meteorological Department has forecast clear weather on Thursday, with no rain alerts currently in place. Meteorologist Arun Sharma stated that a new Western Disturbance will become active over the western Himalayan region from 2 March, and its impact may be felt in parts of the state thereafter.