Bhopal & Jabalpur May Witness Strong Winds Up to 50 km/h; Temperature Drops Across State
Bhopal, April 2 – Weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh have shifted dramatically, with cloud cover, scattered showers, and thunderstorms affecting several parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain and storm alert for more than 24 districts today, including hailstorm warnings for some southern and central regions.
According to IMD, the weather change is due to an active cyclonic circulation and trough system, which has strengthened over the state. As a result, rain, gusty winds, thunder, and hail are likely to impact many districts today and over the next 48 hours.
Orange Alert Issued for Hail-Prone Regions
Today, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna are under an Orange Alert, with possibilities of hailstorms.
Meanwhile, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Singrauli, Rewa, Satna, Katni, Dindori, Umaria, Seoni, Mandla, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Raisen, Sehore, Barwani, and Khargone are expected to experience gusty winds (40–50 km/h), light rainfall, and thunderstorms throughout the day.
On April 3, similar alerts have been issued for Khargone, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat. Northern districts like Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, Gwalior, Datia, and Chhatarpur could also witness dust storms and strong winds.
On April 4, hail activity may continue in Seoni and Mandla, with Balaghat expected to see strong thunderstorms.
Temperatures Dip Across the State
The unstable weather has led to a noticeable drop in both day and night temperatures across the region:
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Seoni: 30.4°C
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Malajkhand: 32.3°C
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Pachmarhi: 32.4°C
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Mandla: 34.5°C
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Sidhi: 34.8°C
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Betul: 35°C
In contrast, Dhar remained the hottest location with 39.8°C, followed closely by:
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Ratlam: 39.5°C
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Narmadapuram: 39.2°C
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Guna & Damoh: 38.5°C
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Khajuraho (Chhatarpur): 38.2°C
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Shivpuri & Shajapur: 38°C
Major city highs included:
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Bhopal: 37°C
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Indore: 37.2°C
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Ujjain: 38.4°C
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Jabalpur: 36.1°C
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Gwalior: 36.6°C
Precaution Advised for Residents
With the Orange and Yellow alerts in place, residents are advised to:
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Stay indoors during strong winds and thunderstorms
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Avoid open fields and under trees during hail activity
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Secure outdoor items and avoid unnecessary travel during storms
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