Heatwave scorches MP:Bhopal hits 43.7°C, equals 10-year record; rain likely in 30 districts

Madhya Pradesh is reeling under intense heat, with temperatures soaring across the state. In Bhopal, the mercury touched 43.7°C on Wednesday, making it the hottest day of the season and equalling a 10-year record. However, there may be some relief ahead. The Meteorological Department has indicated that heatwave conditions may ease for the next three to four days, and no heatwave alert has been issued for Thursday. Rain, thunderstorms likely in 30 districts Weather is expected to change due to an active cyclonic circulation and a trough system over the state. Rain and thunderstorms are likely in districts including:
Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Rajgarh, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mandla, Balaghat, Seoni, Chhindwara and others. Heatwave continues in major cities Despite possible relief in some regions, heatwave conditions persist in several cities, including:
Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Raisen, Sehore, Khandwa, Khargone, Dhar, Ratlam and others. Sidhi hottest in the state Sidhi recorded the highest temperature at 43.8°C, followed closely by Raisen (43.6°C) and Narsinghpur and Khandwa (43°C). In major cities: Bhopal equals 10-year April record Western disturbance to impact weather from May 2 A new western disturbance is expected to become active over the western Himalayan region from May 2. Its impact may bring further weather changes across Madhya Pradesh. Advisory: Avoid going out during peak hours Authorities have advised people to: Unique wedding procession amid heat In Dewas, a wedding procession grabbed attention as around 20 coolers were mounted on trolleys to protect guests from the scorching heat—offering a rare sight and some relief.