Bhopal, May 2: Amidst severe heat, several districts in Madhya Pradesh are expected to experience a change in weather in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) center in Bhopal, while many divisions have remained largely dry in recent days, significant atmospheric changes are now occurring in the region, including several cyclonic circulations and low-pressure areas extending from Rajasthan to the northeast.
A large part of the state will be under monitoring for light thunderstorms, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 40 km/h. This alert includes Bhopal, Bairagarh, Gwalior, Datia, Ratangarh, Shajapur, Sehore, and Damoh. The eastern and southern belt includes Jabalpur, Bhedaghat, Katni, Umaria, Bandhavgarh, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, and Anuppur in the forecast.
Additionally, light thunderstorm activity with lightning is expected in Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Niwari, Orchha, and Tikamgarh. Residents in several areas should be prepared for moderate to intense weather-related activities during the afternoon and evening. In Raisen, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka, moderate thunderstorms with lightning and winds of up to 60 km/h are likely, with a strong possibility of hail in these locations.
Similar conditions are anticipated in Guna, Vidisha, Udaygiri, Ashoknagar, Sagar, Rajgarh, and Narsinghpur, where residents may face moderate to light thunderstorms. These areas could also experience lightning, hail, and strong winds of up to 50 km/h.
The maximum temperature in Raisen has reached 43.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature in Damoh has been recorded at 15.8 degrees Celsius. In the past 24 hours, scattered rainfall has occurred in Shahdol, Chambal, Jabalpur, and Sagar divisions, with notable rainfall of 8.6 mm in Panagar and 8 mm in Sleemanabad.
According to further forecasts, a slight increase of about 2 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures is expected over the next 48 hours. However, a gradual decline in temperatures is anticipated thereafter, with a drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next three days.
Officials have advised residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms and secure vulnerable structures to prevent damage from strong winds.
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