The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts of Madhya Pradesh till 8:30 AM on May 27. Light rain with thunder and lightning is likely in parts of Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Indore, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas, Shajapur, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Maihar, and Pandhurna. Other districts are expected to remain dry.
The department has issued a warning for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40 to 50 km/h in many of these districts. In Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, and Maihar, wind speeds may reach 30 to 40 km/h during storm activity.
| Weather Type | Areas Likely to Be Affected |
|---|---|
| Moderate Thunderstorm | Central-East Chhindwara, Central Seoni, Balaghat, Dindori, Shivpuri |
| (with lightning & winds up to 50 kmph) | South Indore, East Dhar, Mandu, North Khargone, Maheshwar, North Badwani |
| Light Thunderstorm | South Betul, South/East Mandla, Kanha, Anuppur, Amarkantak, South Shahdol |
| (with lightning) | South Badwani, South-East Khandwa, Ratlam, Dholawad, West Mandsaur |
| Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar, Agar, Rajgarh, East Sheopur Kalan, Ashoknagar | |
| North Indore, West Dhar, North Vidisha |
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid going out during peak heat hours between 12 PM and 4 PM. Wear light, cotton clothes and cover your head while outdoors. Keep an emergency kit ready with essential items like water, dry food, medicines, a flashlight, and batteries. Stay indoors during storms, close windows and doors, and avoid travel unless necessary. Do not take shelter under trees or near electric poles. Unplug electrical devices to protect against lightning damage. Avoid open water sources and stop any field work during storm conditions.
Authorities also urge livestock owners to secure animals in covered shelters and avoid open grazing during the afternoon. The weather changes are due to a low-pressure area over Marathwada and nearby regions, along with multiple cyclonic circulations and upper air troughs affecting central India. The northern limit of the monsoon has reached parts of Maharashtra and northeastern states, influencing the current weather pattern.
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