MP heats up on first day of March:Temperature crosses 35°C, next 4 days may see 2-4°C rise; rain possible on Rangpanchami

On the very first day of March, Sunday, Madhya Pradesh heated up. In Khargone of Nimar, which is the Indore division, the mercury reached 35.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain-Jabalpur also remained warm. The Meteorological Department has predicted an increase of 2 to 4 degrees in the daytime temperature within the next 4 days. According to the Meteorological Department, a new system is becoming active on March 4. Due to this, there are chances of rain in many districts of the state on Rangpanchami or before. On Sunday, except for Pachmarhi, the maximum temperature in all cities of the state was 30 degrees or more. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures are likely to remain above normal across the state between March and May. There will be an increase in night temperatures along with day temperatures. The effect will increase from March itself. However, the impact of heatwave will be more pronounced in April-May. On the first day of March, Sunday, the weather remained clear in the state. Temperatures increased due to strong sunshine. Temperatures above 33 degrees were recorded in Dhar, Guna, Gwalior, Khandwa, Khargone, Sheopur, Khajuraho, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Satna, Seoni. Earlier, on Saturday-Sunday night, the temperature reached 19 degrees. It was 19.3 degrees in Jabalpur and 18.2 degrees in Satna. Meanwhile, temperatures above 17 degrees were recorded in Dhar, Narmadapuram, Sheopur, Chhindwara, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Sagar, Seoni, Tikamgarh, Umaria, and Malajkhand. Rain also expected
Rain is also expected in Madhya Pradesh in March. In fact, a new Western Disturbance is becoming active in the Western Himalayan region from the night of March 4. Its effect may also be seen in MP after 2 days. Light rain may occur in some parts. Due to the effect of the system, there will be an increase in day and night temperatures. The Meteorological Department has also predicted an increase of 2 to 4 degrees in the maximum temperature for the next 4 days. Impact of all three seasons in March
Looking at the data from the last 10 years in Madhya Pradesh, nights are cold and days are hot in March. There is also a trend of rain. This time too, the weather is similar. The maximum daytime temperature in Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain can cross 40 degrees, while at night it is expected to remain between 10 and 17 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Gwalior changes the most in March. Here, the mercury has dropped to 8 degrees at night. Jabalpur experiences heat during the day and cold at night. April-May will be the hottest
The Meteorological Department has predicted the highest heat in April and May this year. Within these two months, the mercury in the districts of Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions can cross 45 degrees. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will also remain hot. Hail-rain occurred 4 times in February
This time, the weather changed four times in February. Early on, the state experienced hail, rain, and storms twice. This caused significant damage to crops. After this, the government also conducted a survey of the affected crops. From February 18, the state was drenched for the third time. The effect continued on February 19, 20, and 21 as well. Then, for the fourth time, hail-rain continued on February 23-24. Rain with intense heat during the day in Bhopal In Bhopal, the month of March also shows a trend of rain along with intense heat during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, the summer season begins in March. Due to this, day and night temperatures start to rise. Looking at the data, the maximum temperature reached a record 41 degrees on March 30, 2021. Meanwhile, 45 years ago, on the night of March 9, 1979, the mercury was recorded at 6.1 degrees. Between 2014 and 2023, the maximum temperature was around 36 degrees only twice. In the remaining years, the mercury has ranged between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius. Mercury has reached 41.1 degrees in Indore In Indore, the effect of heat starts intensifying from March. Here, the daytime mercury has reached 41.1 degrees, which was recorded on March 28, 1892. On March 4, 1898, the night temperature was as low as 5 degrees Celsius. There is a record of about one inch of rain in 24 hours, while two inches of water has fallen throughout the month. According to the Meteorological Department, it rains for 2 to 3 days in March. Sometimes, the speed of dusty winds is also high. Trend of heat, cold, and rain in Gwalior In the month of March, Gwalior experiences a trend of heat, cold, and rain. On March 31, 2022, the day temperature reached a record 41.8 degrees, while on the night of March 1, 1972, the minimum temperature was recorded at 5.4 degrees. In the year 2015, more than 5 inches of rain fell throughout the month. Also, on March 12, 1915, about 2 inches of rain occurred in 24 hours. Nights in March remain cold in Jabalpur Even in March, nights in Jabalpur remain cold. The mercury stays around an average of 15 degrees. Meanwhile, during the day, temperatures are recorded between 36 and 40 degrees. On March 31, 2017, the daytime mercury reached 41.2 degrees Celsius, while on March 4, 1898, the nighttime temperature was recorded at 3.3 degrees. Here, “Mavtha” (winter rain) also occurs in March. It has rained in 9 out of the last 10 years. Days in Ujjain remain hot, also a trend of rain for 6 days
Days in Ujjain remain hot. On March 22, 2010, the mercury 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 ranged between 36 and 42 degrees Celsius. 2017 was the hottest year in Ujjain. According to the Meteorological Department, it also rains this month. The record for nearly 2 inches of rain in a single day is from March 17, 2013.