Two troughs are passing through the middle of MP. Meanwhile, a cyclonic circulation is active in the upper region. Due to this, a spell of storms and rain is ongoing in the state.
On Friday, the weather changed in more than 20 districts, while on Saturday, an alert was issued for strong winds and rain in 13 districts.
The districts for which a warning has been issued on Saturday include Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Umaria, Shahdol, Sidhi, and Singrauli.
Earlier on Friday, intense heat was experienced in some places while storms and rain occurred in others.
Strong winds in some areas and light rain in others were witnessed in Seoni, Chhindwara, Raisen, Sagar, Damoh, Balaghat, Bhopal, Dewas, Khargone, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Tikamgarh, Ashok Nagar, Shivpuri, Betul, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Pandhurna, Dindori, and Anuppur.
Meanwhile, the effect of heat was observed in several districts during the day. Due to this, the temperature in Ratlam reached 43.5 degrees Celsius. It was 42.6 degrees in Shajapur.
Among the five major cities, the temperature was recorded at 42.4 degrees in Ujjain, 41.2 degrees in Indore-Bhopal, 38.8 degrees in Jabalpur, and 37.5 degrees Celsius in Gwalior.
Rainfall spell in May so far
According to IMD (Weather Center), Bhopal, this time the weather in the state has been changing since the first day of May itself.
Generally, there is an effect of intense heat in the beginning, but this time there has been weather with strong storms and rain in some places and hailstorms in others. Such weather occurred due to cyclones, troughs, and western disturbances.
Mercury will rise by 3 to 4 degrees
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain on Saturday as well, but after this, the day temperature will rise rapidly. On Sunday, the mercury may rise by 3 to 4 degrees in most cities.
Meteorological Department’s advice to take precautions
The Meteorological Department has advised people to stay in safe places during lightning and storms. Avoid standing under trees or near electric poles.
If in an open field, immediately take shelter in a concrete building. Concerns are also being raised about damage to crops from this unseasonal rain and hailstorm.
Weather will remain like this for the next 2 days
This is the trend in 5 major cities of MP in May
In Bhopal, there is rain along with heat
Talking about the weather trends in Bhopal in May, over the past 10 years, there has been a period of both intense heat and rain. In 2016, the mercury reached 46.7 degrees Celsius, which is an overall record.
It also rains here this month. From 2014 to 2023, it rained every year. In 2021 and 2023, more than 2 inches of rain fell. This time too, there is a rain alert in May.
3 inches of rain fell in Indore in 2023
In Indore, too, the mercury has crossed 46 degrees in the month of May. According to the Meteorological Department, such a temperature was recorded on 31 May 1994.
This month, changes in the weather are also being witnessed here. Due to this, clouds remain overcast, and showers also occur. Last year, 3 inches of rain occurred throughout the month. Between 2014 and 2023, it has rained 9 times.
Mercury has crossed 48 degrees in Gwalior
Gwalior experiences more heat than other cities. In 10 years, the mercury has crossed 47 degrees once and 46 degrees Celsius 3 times here. On 30 May 1947, a temperature of 48.3 degrees was recorded.
On 17 May 1953, a maximum rainfall of 41.9 mm in 24 hours, i.e., more than one and a half inches, occurred. In 2023, too, two and a half inches of rain fell.
Temperature in Jabalpur has crossed 45 degrees 3 times
Talking about Jabalpur, the mercury here reached 46.7 degrees Celsius on May 25, 1954. In 10 years, the temperature has exceeded 45 degrees Celsius 3 times. There is also a trend of rainfall in Jabalpur in May.
From 2014 to 2023, it has rained every year. In the year 2021, more than 3 inches of rain occurred throughout the month. Last year, 2 inches of rain fell.
Trend of heat and rain in Ujjain too
This month also sees a trend of heat and rain in Ujjain. On 22 May 2010, the temperature reached a record 46 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, between 2014 and 2023, the mercury crossed 45 degrees once.
However, last year the temperature did not go beyond 42.4 degrees. This month also saw rainfall of around three-quarters of an inch.
