Bhopal, March 11: The summer heat has intensified across Madhya Pradesh, with temperatures soaring well above 35°C in multiple districts. As Holi approaches, the mercury is climbing rapidly, making it one of the hottest March weeks in recent years.
On Monday, Ratlam recorded the highest temperature of the season at 38°C, while Bhopal and Indore registered a maximum temperature of 35°C. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures are expected to rise by 2-4°C in the coming days, intensifying the heatwave-like conditions across the state.
Weather Forecast: Heatwave Expected to Intensify
✔️ The next two days are expected to witness further temperature hikes across Madhya Pradesh.
✔️ On Holi (March 25), maximum temperatures in Bhopal and most regions will range between 35-36°C, while night temperatures will hover around 17-18°C.
✔️ While daytime heat has significantly increased, night temperatures remain relatively stable, with some districts still experiencing mildly cool nights.
City-Wise Temperature Report (March 11, 2025)
The heatwave has gripped multiple districts, with some recording highs nearing 40°C:
🔹 Hottest Cities in Madhya Pradesh on Monday:
✔ Ratlam: 38°C
✔ Dhar, Shivpuri, Mandla: 37°C
✔ Guna: 36.5°C
✔ Khargone, Ujjain: 36°C
✔ Sagar, Seoni, Narmadapuram, Tikamgarh: 35.8°C
✔ Khajuraho: 35.6°C
✔ Damoh, Betul: 35.5°C
✔ Narsinghpur: 35.2°C
✔ Khandwa: 35.1°C
🌡 Major Cities Heat Index:
✔ Ujjain: 37°C (Hottest among major cities)
✔ Indore: 35.6°C
✔ Bhopal: 35.4°C
✔ Gwalior: 34.5°C
✔ Jabalpur: 34°C
Nighttime Temperatures Remain Mild
Despite rising daytime heat, night temperatures remain moderate:
✔️ Dhar recorded the warmest night at 23.2°C
✔️ Bhopal & Indore: Above 21°C
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