For the past week, Madhya Pradesh has experienced two distinct weather patterns. Many areas are facing intense heat while others are receiving rain and hail. This trend continued on Wednesday, with some regions under a heat wave and others experiencing storms and rainfall. Similar conditions are expected today, with the Meteorological Department forecasting heat waves in several districts and rainy weather in others.
The department predicts thunder storms in various districts including Sihore, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Dhar, Indore, Dewas, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Pandhurna, and Rewa divisions. Lightning, rain, and storms are expected, with heat waves persisting in some areas for the next four days.
Additionally, rain, clouds, and stormy conditions are likely in other regions. The Meteorological Department warns that the state's weather remains unsettled, increasing the risk of hailstorms in many districts today, particularly in Rewa division, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, and Pandhurna.
Temperatures have been rising since the beginning of May, reaching 37 to 40 degrees in recent days. Indore is experiencing hotter conditions compared to last year, with night time temperatures creeping up to around 21 degrees and day time temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 degrees. The Meteorological Department anticipates further temperature increases in the days ahead.