Bhopal, March 13 : The scorching heat in Madhya Pradesh is showing no signs of slowing down as temperatures soar close to 40°C across several regions. The hottest location on Wednesday was Khajuraho, where the maximum temperature touched 39.4°C, while Mandla recorded the lowest nighttime temperature at 13.4°C. Among the five major cities, Ujjain remained the hottest, reaching 38°C, while Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur also crossed 37°C. The rising temperatures are expected to continue, with further intensification post-Holi.
Rising Heatwave Across Madhya Pradesh
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the clear skies are allowing direct sunlight to heat the land, leading to a significant rise in daytime temperatures.
City-Wise Maximum Temperatures on Wednesday:
- Khajuraho – 39.4°C
- Narmadapuram – 39.1°C
- Ratlam & Mandla – 39.0°C
- Dhar – 38.8°C
- Damoh – 38.5°C
- Satna – 38.2°C
- Shivpuri, Sagar & Nowgaon – 38.0°C
- Tikamgarh – 37.8°C
- Shajapur – 37.6°C
- Betul – 37.5°C
- Rewa – 37.0°C
Major Cities Witnessing Intense Heat:
- Bhopal – 37.8°C
- Indore – 37.2°C
- Gwalior – 36.6°C
- Ujjain – 38.0°C
- Jabalpur – 37.6°C
Night Temperatures Also on the Rise
Not just the daytime heat, but nighttime temperatures are also increasing, providing little respite from the heat. On Tuesday-Wednesday night, the highest minimum temperature was recorded in Dhar at 23.2°C. Other key locations where night temperatures exceeded 20°C include:
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Khandwa
- Khargone
- Rewa
- Seoni
With rising nighttime temperatures, it is evident that summer has firmly set in across the state.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
