Bhopal is on alert for heavy storm and rain on Saturday, along with 20 other districts across Madhya Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km per hour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Bhopal on Saturday. In preparation for the rain, a sewage system has been set up around the pandal at his event venue. The system aims to prevent water from entering the pandal during the storm.
The storm alert covers Bhopal, Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Morena, Bhind, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Umaria, Shahdol, Maihar, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli.
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According to senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran, rain and storms will continue in Madhya Pradesh until June 3. Day temperatures may rise by 3 to 4 degrees, but there is no heatwave warning.
On Friday, Raisen witnessed heavy rain that flooded roads. Khajuraho received over half an inch of rainfall. Guna, Rewa, Ashok Nagar, and Bhopal also experienced showers. Bhopal remained cloudy throughout the day.
Despite the rain, some areas recorded high temperatures. Gwalior was the hottest at 40.8°C, followed by Rewa at 40.6°C and Tikamgarh at 40.5°C. Temperatures in Pachmarhi and Shivpuri were much lower, at 28.2°C and 29°C respectively. In major cities, Bhopal recorded 36.6°C, Indore 34.3°C, Ujjain 36.5°C, and Jabalpur 38°C.
Madhya Pradesh Weather Alert – Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Alert Type | Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and storm with wind speed up to 50 km/h |
| Alert Date | Saturday (7th day of Nautapa) |
| Rain Expected Till | June 3 |
| Districts on Alert (21) | Bhopal, Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Morena, Bhind, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Umaria, Shahdol, Maihar, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli |
| Rainfall Reports | Raisen: heavy rain, flooded roads; Khajuraho: 0.5 inch rain; Evening rain in Guna, Rewa, Ashok Nagar; Bhopal: cloudy all day |
| PM Modi’s Visit | Saturday in Bhopal; sewage system built around the pandal to prevent waterlogging |
| Temperature Highlights | Gwalior: 40.8°C, Rewa: 40.6°C, Tikamgarh: 40.5°C, Bhopal: 36.6°C, Indore: 34.3°C, Pachmarhi: 28.2°C |
| Weather Pattern (Apr–May) | April: heatwaves and storms; May: rain in at least one district every day; weather changed from April 26 due to western disturbance and cyclonic activity |
This year, stormy and rainy weather has persisted throughout May. For 30 consecutive days, at least one district in the state has seen rain. Last year, it rained for 20 days in May, but not continuously. The current weather pattern began on April 26 with storms and rain. Some areas also reported hail.
April saw similar trends. In the first week, temperatures were 2-3 degrees above normal. Indore, Sagar, and Narmadapuram reached highs of 39 to 44°C due to hot winds. Heatwaves were reported in Ratlam.
The second week brought storms, hail, and widespread rainfall to 80 percent of the state. Some districts continued to experience heat. By the third week, north-western winds led to nighttime temperatures of 25 to 27°C in many areas. Daytime highs stayed between 40 and 44°C, with heatwaves in several districts.
Rain, hail, and thunderstorms returned in the last week of April. The shift in weather is due to active western disturbances, turf conditions, and cyclonic circulation.
The Meteorological Department expects similar weather until early June.
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