Clouds covered northern Madhya Pradesh on Monday while the rest of the state sweated under rising heat. The reason was a cyclonic circulation system sitting over the Ujjain, Sagar, and Gwalior-Chambal divisions. Forecasters say the break from storms will be short. Two new weather systems are already on their way.
Gwalior saw its maximum temperature stay below 30 degrees Celsius on Monday. But just a few hundred kilometres away, Raisen hit 38 degrees. The difference shows how split the state’s weather was on a single day.
Once the storms cleared, temperatures shot up quickly across central and southern parts of the state. Narmadapuram recorded 37.4 degrees, Ratlam 36.4 degrees, and Khajuraho touched 36 degrees. Among the big cities, Ujjain led at 35 degrees, followed by Indore at 34.9 degrees, Bhopal at 34.4 degrees, and Jabalpur at 34.2 degrees.
Two More Systems on the Way
The India Meteorological Department’s Bhopal Weather Centre says a new Western Disturbance will become active over northwestern India on March 26. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, and Rewa divisions will feel its effects for about two days, bringing thunderstorms and rain.
A second Western Disturbance may arrive on March 29. That means the beginning of April could bring more storms instead of the clear summer days people usually expect this time of year.
Four Days of Damage Across 45 Districts
The storm system that ended over the weekend was one of the worst this season. For four straight days, thunderstorms and heavy rain hit 45 districts across the state. Hail fell in 17 of those districts.
Strong winds knocked down banana, papaya, and wheat crops across large parts of the region. Farmers in Dhar, Khargone, and several other districts are now asking the government for compensation. Surveys of damaged crops are already underway.
With more systems arriving this week, farmers face the risk of further losses before the harvest season ends.
Monday’s Temperatures at a Glance
| City / District | Max Temp (ยฐC) | Current Weather | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raisen | 38.0 | Hot, sunny | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Narmadapuram | 37.4 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Ratlam | 36.4 | Hot | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Guna | 36.2 | Hot | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Khargone | 36.2 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Khajuraho | 36.0 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Narsinghpur | 35.4 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Dhar | 35.3 | Hot | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Khandwa | 35.1 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Umaria | 35.0 | Hot | Heat continues Tuesday |
| Ujjain | 35.0 | Cloudy | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Indore | 34.9 | Partly cloudy | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Bhopal | 34.4 | Warm | Thunderstorm possible Mar 26โ27 |
| Jabalpur | 34.2 | Warm | Heat; heatwave risk in AprilโMay |
| Gwalior | 29.2 | Cloudy, cool | Thunderstorm alert Mar 26โ27 |
Once the storms pass, the real test begins. The IMD has predicted an extremely hot April and May this year. In districts across Gwalior, Chambal, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions, the mercury could cross 45 degrees Celsius. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram will also experience severe heat.
March Has Always Been Unpredictable Here
Looking at the last ten years of weather data, March in Madhya Pradesh has always been a mixed bag. Nights stay cool while afternoons turn warm, and rain is common. This year follows the same pattern but with more force. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain have already received heavy rainfall this month. Night temperatures have stayed stable even as days grow hotter.
With two more systems lined up before April, the state is heading into one of its stormiest early summers in recent years. And once the clouds clear for good, the heat that follows could break records.
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