Heat and Rain Clash in Madhya Pradesh: Rainfall in 17 Districts, Heatwave Alert for Ujjain & Gwalior Divisions

Bhopal, April 10 Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a dramatic contrast in weather conditions as heatwaves and thunderstorms compete across the state. On Wednesday, regions like Chhindwara and Pandhurna experienced heavy rainfall and hailstorms, while temperatures soared past 44°C in others. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Ujjain and Gwalior divisions today, while 17 districts are expected to receive rainfall.

Dual Weather Patterns Grip the State

According to the IMD, the unusual weather is due to an active Western Disturbance and a Cyclonic Circulation with an associated trough. This combination is causing extreme heat in some areas and rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hail in others.

Heatwave Alert in These Regions

A heatwave warning has been issued for the following districts:

• Ujjain

• Guna

• Ashoknagar

• Rajgarh

• Shajapur

• Agar Malwa

• Panna

• Ratlam

• Neemuch

• Mandsaur

Temperatures in these areas are forecasted to range between 41°C and 42°C. Night temperatures may also remain elevated in cities like Gwalior, Indore, Rewa, and Khandwa, with readings above 25°C.

Thunderstorms and Rain Expected in 17 Districts

The following districts are likely to experience thunderstorms, rain, and possible hail:

• Sheopur

• Morena

• Bhind

• Datia

• Niwari

• Tikamgarh

• Chhatarpur

• Satna

• Rewa

• Sidhi

• Mauganj

• Singrauli

• Shahdol

• Anuppur

• Dindori

• Mandla

• Balaghat

Wednesday’s weather patterns were equally varied. Chhindwara and Seoni saw hailstorms during the afternoon, while parts of Balaghat, Dindori, Mandla, and Amarkantak (Anuppur) also recorded significant weather activity.

Extreme Heat in Major Cities

Several cities recorded scorching daytime highs:

• Ratlam: 44.2°C

• Narmadapuram: 43.3°C

• Gwalior: 41.6°C

• Ujjain: 42°C

• Indore: 41.4°C

• Bhopal: 41°C

• Jabalpur: 40°C

Advisory

Residents are advised to take precautions against heatwave conditions, especially in high-risk districts, and to stay indoors during peak heat hours. Farmers are particularly concerned, as ongoing harvesting of rabi crops may be affected by the rain and hail in agricultural belts.