Hail and rain bring sharp temperature drop in MP:Mercury falls by over 5 degrees, heavy rain alert in Dhar-Barwani; weather to stay changed in 45 districts

Storms, rain and hailstorms have continued across Madhya Pradesh for the eighth straight day during Nautapa, bringing major relief from the intense heat. The ongoing weather activity has ended heatwave conditions in many areas, while minimum temperatures have dropped by more than 5 degrees. Tuesday, the last day of Nautapa, is expected to see changed weather conditions in 45 districts of the state. According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, Dhar and Barwani may receive heavy rain and hailstorms on Tuesday, along with strong winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph. Hailstorm warnings have also been issued for Agar Malwa and Rajgarh districts. Trees fell in some places, tin sheds of houses blew away in others MP temperatures drop below 40°C, Khandwa records the lowest day temperature Note: Maximum temperatures recorded on 1 June (in °C). Relief from heat day and night the weather turned cool
Amidst storms and rain in the state, there has been a significant drop in day and night temperatures. Talking about Sunday-Monday night, the minimum temperature in Khandwa dropped to 19 degrees. 19.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pachmarhi. Damoh recorded 21.8 degrees Celsius, Rewa 22 degrees, Khargone-Chhindwara 23.4 degrees, Umaria 23.5 degrees, Datia 23.7 degrees, Nowgong-Narsinghpur 24.2 degrees, Dhar 24.3 degrees, Ratlam, Tikamgarh-Satna 24.5 degrees, and Mandla 24.8 degrees Celsius. Similar weather prevailed during the day on Monday. Day temperatures dropped significantly in many cities. As for the day, on Monday, the maximum temperature in the state dropped below 40 degrees. Talking about the 5 major cities of the state, Bhopal recorded 37.6 degrees, Indore 38.1 degrees, Gwalior 35.9 degrees, Ujjain 38.5 degrees, and Jabalpur 38.6 degrees. Meanwhile, Datia recorded 34.4 degrees, Pachmarhi 33.6 degrees, Guna 33.8 degrees, and Khandwa recorded the lowest at 32.9 degrees Celsius. This time monsoon will not arrive on time
According to the Meteorological Department, there is currently pre-monsoon activity. Due to trough, Western Disturbance, a spell of rain is going on. On the other hand, this time the arrival of monsoon in the state may be delayed by 5 to 7 days. It is to be noted that the normal date for the monsoon’s entry into the state is June 15. The monsoon enters MP from the southern part. In the year 2025, the monsoon had entered one day later, i.e., on June 16, while its withdrawal occurred by October 15. This year, the monsoon has not yet reached Kerala. Generally, the monsoon arrives in MP 15 days after reaching Kerala. Sometimes there is also a break. Due to this, the date for the monsoon’s arrival in the state this time is being stated as June 20 to 22. Now know, how was the heat in May?
According to the Meteorological Department, not only was a record of severe heat set in May, but there was also more rain. The beginning of May saw a period of storms and rain. The weather changed from May 15, but from May 18, severe heat started in the state. During this period, the mercury in Khajuraho crossed a record 47 degrees. The mercury rose sharply in many cities including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain. Nautapa started from May 25, but there was not a single day when there was no strong storm and rain in some district or the other of the state. In the last days of the week, hailstones also fell in many districts. The next 2 days, i.e., the 1st and 2nd, will be Nautapa. During this period, there is also a rain alert. Meteorologist Sharma stated that about one and a quarter inches of rain fell in May, whereas 18 mm, or three-quarters of an inch, usually falls. Thus, 56 percent of the expected rain fell. Rain will be less in June. This time, the monsoon rain will only be up to 90 percent of the average. Rain during Nautapa every year in Bhopal
In Bhopal, rain was recorded 7 times during Nautapa in 14 years, while there was drizzle twice. This time, drizzle occurred right at the beginning. 2018 and 2019 saw the most intense heat, when the average temperature exceeded 43 degrees. Here too, the weather has been changing for 8 consecutive days. Understand from the map Weather will be like this for 4 days
The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for June 2 to 5. According to this, the state will experience stormy and rainy weather on Tuesday as well. There is no heatwave alert anywhere.