Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Thunderstorms and Rain to Continue Till End of May, Alert Issued for 47 Districts Today

Bhopal, May 24 – The weather in Madhya Pradesh continues to remain unstable as thunderstorms, strong winds, and light to moderate rainfall are expected to persist through the last week of May, including during the traditionally hottest period of the year, Nautapa. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day alert across the state, warning of continued weather disruptions.

On Saturday, alerts have been issued for 47 districts, including major cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain. The weather department has cautioned residents about strong winds reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h, along with localized rainfall.

Weather Systems in Play

According to the IMD, the ongoing disturbances are due to an active cyclonic circulation and trough system over the region. These systems are likely to maintain their influence over the state for the next seven days, triggering frequent spells of rain and gusty winds.

Today’s District-wise Forecast

• Strong Winds (up to 60 km/h):
  Ujjain, Ratlam, Shajapur, Dewas, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Anuppur, Shahdol, Sidhi, and Singrauli.

• Rain and Thunderstorm Alert:
  Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sehore, Raisen, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Damoh, Katni, Umaria, Dindori, Maihar, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Dhar, Jhabua, and Alirajpur.

• Clear Skies Likely:
  Neemuch, Mandsaur, Agar-Malwa, Sheopur, Morena, Niwari, Tikamgarh, and Chhatarpur.

Rain and Hail in Multiple Districts

On Friday, several districts experienced severe weather. Hailstorms were reported in Ratlam, while Umaria and Guna witnessed strong thunderstorms and rainfall. The weather activity also extended to Chhindwara, Singrauli, Dindori, Mandla, Jabalpur, Shahdol, Katni, Anuppur, Sidhi, Sagar, Panna, Satna, Rewa, and Raisen.

Temperature Trends

Rain and overcast conditions have led to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures across most cities. Only Khajuraho, Nowgaon, Tikamgarh, Guna, and Shivpuri recorded temperatures above 41°C, while Gwalior touched 40.2°C.

Elsewhere, the mercury remained under 40°C:

• Bhopal: 36.0°C

• Indore: 34.4°C

• Ujjain: 39.7°C

• Jabalpur: 38.2°C

• Pachmarhi remained the coolest at 31.6°C.

Advisory for Residents

Residents are advised to:

• Avoid outdoor activities during strong winds or thunderstorms.

• Secure loose items on rooftops and balconies.

• Stay updated via local IMD bulletins and alerts.

With monsoon-like conditions already impacting several districts, authorities are also ramping up disaster response preparations, especially in vulnerable rural regions.