Half of Madhya Pradesh under heatwave:Orange alert issued for severe hot winds in Indore-Ujjain; impact to spread to Bhopal-Jabalpur tomorrow

A record heatwave has begun in MP. On Wednesday, severe heat was experienced in the cities of Malwa-Nimar, i.e., Indore and Ujjain divisions. The mercury stood at 45.4 degrees Celsius in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur. According to IMD (Meteorological Center) Bhopal, half of the state will remain in the grip of heatwave for the next 4 days. On Thursday, there is an orange alert for intense heatwave in Indore, Ujjain, Dhar and Ratlam. Meanwhile, temperatures will remain elevated even at night in Indore, Ujjain-Dhar. There is a warning of warm nights here. During this period, hot winds will blow. Heatwave will also prevail in Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Dewas, Sehore, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa and Rajgarh. Intense heat will prevail in these districts On Thursday, intense heat will also prevail in the remaining parts including Bhopal, Jabalpur-Gwalior. In these, the mercury can cross 44 degrees in Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Niwari, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Sheopur, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur. Mercury crosses 44 degrees in 12 cities On Wednesday, the state experienced severe heat along with storms and rain. The temperature crossed 44 degrees in 12 cities. Khajuraho was the hottest. The maximum temperature here was recorded at 45.4 degrees Celsius. By evening, it rained in Jabalpur-Seoni. Meanwhile, hail fell in Pandhurna. Storms continued in several districts. According to the Meteorological Department, after Khajuraho, Ratlam-Dhar were the hottest. The temperature in Ratlam was 45.2 degrees and in Dhar it was 45 degrees Celsius. In Shajapur it was 44.7 degrees, in Guna 44.6 degrees, in Sheopur-Sagar 44.4 degrees, in Khargone-Raisen 44.2 degrees, in Khandwa 44.1 degrees and in Damoh it was recorded at 44 degrees Celsius. Among the 5 major cities of the state, Ujjain was the hottest. The temperature here was 44.7 degrees. In Bhopal it was 43.2 degrees, in Indore 43.6 degrees, in Gwalior 42 degrees and in Jabalpur the temperature was recorded at 42.7 degrees Celsius. MP will heat up more for the next four days Meteorologist Arun Sharma said that intense heat will prevail in the state for the next 4 days. According to information, the districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions will experience more heat. Therefore, an orange alert has been issued here. Heat wave warnings have also been issued in Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. There is an alert in half the state till May 17. See pictures of the state’s weather on Wednesday 13 days of May – 11 days of rain The spell of storms and rain had started in the state from April 30. It rained continuously for 11 days in the state, that is, till May 10. Sometimes the effect of Western Disturbance was seen, sometimes cyclone and trough. Due to this, it rained in the first week of May. The spell of storms and rain stopped on May 11, but the mood of the weather changed again on May 12-13. Thus, out of 13 days in May, there was impact of storms, rain or hailstorm for 11 days. There is no rain alert anywhere on Thursday. Weather will remain like this for 4 days Drink enough water throughout the day, don’t stay in the sun for too long With the rising heat, the Meteorological Department has issued a precautionary advisory. People have been urged to drink adequate water throughout the day and keep their bodies hydrated. It has been said not to stay in the sun for too long during afternoon. Wear light-colored cotton clothes. Take special care of children and elderly people. Such trend in 5 major cities of MP in May In Bhopal, there is rain along with heat In Bhopal, May has seen a trend of intense heat along with rain. In 2016, the temperature reached a record 46.7 degrees Celsius. From 2014 to 2023, rain was recorded every year in May. In 2021 and 2023, more than 2 inches of rain fell. This time too, there is a rain alert for May. 3 inches of rain fell in Indore in 2023 In Indore, the temperature in May has crossed 46 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, a record temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius was recorded here on May 31, 1994. In May, with changing weather, clouds and showers also occur. Last year, about 3 inches of rain occurred. Between 2014 and 2023, it rained in May 9 times. Mercury has crossed 48 degrees in Gwalior Gwalior experiences more heat compared to other major cities in the state. In 10 years, the temperature here has crossed 47 degrees once and 46 degrees Celsius three times. On May 30, 1947, a record temperature of 48.3 degrees Celsius was recorded here. Due to weather changes, it also rains here in May. On May 17, 1953, the highest rainfall of 41.9 mm in 24 hours was recorded. In 2023 also, two and a half inches of rain fell here. Temperature in Jabalpur has crossed 45 degrees 3 times In Jabalpur, on May 25, 1954, the temperature reached a record 46.7 degrees Celsius. In 10 years, the mercury has crossed 45 degrees Celsius three times. There has also been a trend of rainfall in May here. From 2014 to 2023, it rained every year in this month. In 2021, more than 3 inches of rain fell during May, while last year about 2 inches of water fell. Trend of heat and rain in Ujjain too In Ujjain, there is a trend of both heat and rain in May. On 22 May 2010, the temperature here reached a record 46 degrees Celsius. Between 2014 and 2023, the mercury crossed 45 degrees Celsius once. However, last year the temperature did not exceed 42.4 degrees Celsius. It also rains here in May. Last year, about three-quarters of an inch of rain fell.