Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The temperature in Madhya Pradesh is on a constant rise due to the heat waves from Rajasthan and Gujarat. Ratlam recorded highest temperature at 45.5 degrees. Ratlam has been the hottest in the state for the last 9 days. It was the third hottest city in the country on Friday.
Meteorologists said that heat waves will prevail in Ratlam, Dhar and Shajapur. There is a forecast of severe heat in other districts adjacent to Rajasthan-Gujarat.
The temperature has crossed 40 degrees in 27 cities of the state. In just three days, the average temperature has increased by 5 to 10 degrees. The temperature in Ratlam was 36.2 degrees on May 4, which came down to 45.5 degrees on May 12. The temperature in Bhopal-Indore is 41 degrees, whereas in Gwalior and Jabalpur, it is 42 and 40 degrees respectively.
Senior Meteorologist HS Pandey said that the temperature in Rajasthan has crossed 45 degrees. Similar is the situation in Gujarat. Because of this heat wave has started there. These hot winds are coming in Madhya Pradesh. Due to this, the effect of heat has increased in the districts adjacent to Rajasthan-Gujarat. There is no western disturbance in Rajasthan as of now. At the same time, the wind direction has also changed from south-east to north-west.
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