Bhopal, May 17 — Madhya Pradesh is set to witness a mixed spell of scorching heat, thunderstorms, and rain over the next four days, as weather conditions fluctuate sharply across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 39 districts on Saturday, including major cities such as Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior.
The forecast indicates that this volatile weather pattern will persist till May 20, driven by three cyclonic circulations and an active trough system over the region. In addition to rain and strong winds, heatwave conditions are expected to persist in some northern districts, especially during the night.
⚠️ Thunderstorm & Rainfall Alert for May 17
The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30–50 km/h, accompanied by rainfall in the following districts:
Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bhind, Shivpuri, Datia, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Sehore, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Dewas, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Agar-Malwa, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, and Singrauli.
Residents in these areas are advised to remain indoors during storm activity and secure loose objects to prevent accidents.
🔥 Extreme Heat Grips Northern and Central MP
Even as rain cools parts of the state, extreme heat continues to dominate districts like Chhatarpur, Gwalior, and Rewa:
Khajuraho (Chhatarpur): 45.8°C — Highest in the state
Gwalior & Nowgaon: 45°C
Satna: 44.1°C
Gunа, Shivpuri, Tikamgarh: 44°C
Rewa: 43.6°C
Sidhi: 42.4°C
Damoh: 41.5°C
Umaria: 40.5°C
Sagar: 40.2°C
Raisen: 40°C
In urban centers:
Jabalpur: 40.3°C
Bhopal: 38.4°C
Ujjain: 39.0°C
Indore: 36.9°C
Night temperatures are also climbing in districts like Rewa, Umaria, and Mauganj, adding to discomfort.
🌦️ IMD Forecast: Mixed Weather Ahead
May 17–20:
Thunderstorms & rain in central, western, and eastern MP
Heatwave conditions likely in north-central regions
High humidity and wind activity expected across several districts
The IMD has advised citizens to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and monitor local alerts for weather-related warnings.
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