MP braces for strong storms and rain:Rain, thunderstorms and 60 kmph winds likely across 34 districts

Madhya Pradesh continues to witness intense pre-monsoon activity, with rain and thunderstorms affecting several parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for strong winds and rainfall in 34 districts for Thursday, while hailstorms are likely in parts of northern Madhya Pradesh on Friday. According to meteorologists, the weather is being influenced by an active trough and cyclonic circulation system. Wind speeds may reach 40–60 kmph in several districts. The current spell of pre-monsoon showers is expected to continue until the southwest monsoon becomes active over the state next week. Rain and strong winds continue across MP More than 20 districts experienced changing weather conditions on Wednesday, with many areas receiving rainfall accompanied by strong winds. Districts affected included Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Dindori, Katni, Satna, Maihar, Panna, Umaria, Betul, Mandla, Anuppur, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Ujjain, Ratlam, Narsinghpur, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi and Singrauli. Since June 1, rainfall has been reported somewhere in the state almost every day. Khajuraho remains hottest at 45°C Despite the ongoing rain activity, heat conditions persist in parts of Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state for the second consecutive day at 45°C. Temperatures in major cities were: Other high temperatures recorded on Wednesday included: 34 districts under rain and thunderstorm alert today The weather department has forecast rain and thunderstorms in the following districts on Thursday: Gwalior, Datia, Morena, Bhind, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Jabalpur, Katni, Chhindwara, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Pandhurna, Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mauganj, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Sagar, Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari. Wind speeds in these districts may range between 40 and 60 kmph. Meanwhile, heat is likely to remain significant in Indore, Dhar, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Jhabua, Ujjain, Neemuch, Agar-Malwa, Mandsaur, Shajapur, Dewas, Ratlam, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Bhopal, Vidisha, Sehore and Rajgarh. Weather for next 4 days Hailstorm alert for Friday The IMD has issued a hailstorm warning for: Strong winds are also expected in these districts. For June 13, an Orange Alert for severe thunderstorms has been issued in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar and Damoh. Why is the weather changing? Meteorologist Arun Sharma said that multiple weather systems are currently influencing the state. A trough is passing through eastern Madhya Pradesh, while an upper-air cyclonic circulation and another trough system are also active. The interaction of these systems is triggering widespread pre-monsoon rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region. Bhopal’s unusual pre-monsoon pattern Data shows that Bhopal has recorded rainfall during the traditional Nautapa heatwave period seven times in the last 14 years, while light showers occurred in two other years. The city experienced its most intense summer heat in 2018 and 2019, when average temperatures crossed 43°C. This year, weather remained disturbed for nine consecutive days, with rain and thunderstorms continuing beyond the Nautapa period. Monsoon likely to advance next week Meteorologists expect pre-monsoon showers, thunderstorms and strong winds to continue across Madhya Pradesh over the coming days. The southwest monsoon is likely to become active over the state next week, bringing more widespread rainfall and potentially easing temperatures in several regions.