Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The weather in Madhya Pradesh is being influenced by three active weather systems - a depression over the Arabian Sea, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, and a cyclonic circulation over northern India at present.
On Thursday morning, heavy rain was reported in Niwari and Tikamgarh districts, while light showers continued in Dindori. Raisen experienced fog and gusty winds.
Weather expected on Thursday
Orange Alert for Very Heavy Rainfall: Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat.
Yellow Alert for Heavy Rainfall: Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Jabalpur, Katni, and Panna
Light Rainfall Alert: Other parts of Madhya Pradesh will witness cloudy weather and light rain or drizzle.
What do the weathermen say?
The weather department said the system will continue to impact the state on Thursday as well, particularly in the eastern and southern regions. Heavy rainfall - between 2.5 to 4.5 inches - is likely in 12 districts, including Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat within the next 24 hours.
Light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected in Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Jabalpur, Katni, and Panna. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain will also see stronger winds than usual.
A day earlier, several districts also witnessed rain, along with strong winds in Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, which led to a drop in daytime temperatures. Ujjain recorded a maximum temperature of just 23°C.
Effect of Cyclone ‘Montha’ Visible
The impact of Cyclone Montha has added to the changing weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh. Wind speeds have increased in many cities, causing temperatures to dip further.
On Wednesday, 20 cities recorded daytime temperatures below 26°C. Bhopal registered 25.2°C, Indore 25.1°C, Ujjain 23°C, Jabalpur 28.8°C, and Gwalior 24.6°C. Other cities included Betul (26.5°C), Datia and Guna (25.6°C), Dhar (24.9°C), Pachmarhi (24°C), Raisen (27.4°C), Ratlam (24.6°C), Sheopur (24.4°C), and Shivpuri (24°C).
Meteorologists predict that cool winds and scattered rain will continue for the next couple of days, keeping temperatures lower across the state.
Weather expected in next 2 days
October 31:
Yellow Alert for Heavy Rainfall: Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Umaria, Shahdol, Dindori, Anuppur, Mandla, and Balaghat
Light Rainfall Alert: Light rain is expected in the remaining districts of Madhya Pradesh.
November 1:
Yellow Alert for Heavy Rainfall: Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, and Balaghat
Light Rainfall Alert: Other parts of Madhya Pradesh will also experience cloudy skies and drizzly weather.
