Due to two troughs and one cyclonic circulation active over Madhya Pradesh, storms and rain are expected to continue on Monday. The IMD has issued an alert for eight districts, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, and Anuppur, with wind speeds likely to reach 30-40 kmph. Meanwhile, intense heat will persist in the Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain divisions. On Sunday, Ratlam recorded a scorching 45.5°C. On Sunday, three weather systems remained active, leading to changing weather conditions in 18 districts across Indore, Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Sagar, Jabalpur, and Shahdol divisions, with cloudy skies and drizzle reported in several areas. Impact of intense heat in these districts today According to the Meteorological Department, Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Chhatarpur, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Datia, Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, and Shajapur will experience intense heat on Monday. Ratlam records 45.5 degree mercury Heatwave alert from tomorrow The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for the state from May 12. Heatwave conditions may prevail in the districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions. First spell of intense heat in May The spell of storms and rain started in the state from April 30. It rained continuously for 11 days, until May 10. Sometimes it was the effect of Western Disturbance, and sometimes cyclones and troughs. Due to this, it rained in the first week of May. As the heat increases, the Meteorological Department has issued a safety advisory. People have been urged to drink enough water throughout the day and keep their bodies hydrated. Do not stay in the sun for too long in the afternoon. Wear light-colored cotton clothes. Children and the elderly should pay special attention. Post navigation Foreign tour fraud worth ₹9 lakh busted:Sagar youth sent flood photos, cited war fears to delay trip; arrested from Uttarakhand Bride groom suffer allergic reaction after ‘Haldi’ ceremony:Swelling on face and lips, one on ventilator; 4-5 cases reported in Indore