Heatwave Alert in Madhya Pradesh: 21 Districts Including Gwalior on High Alert as Temperatures Soar
Bhopal, April 24 The intense summer heat continues to grip Madhya Pradesh, with several regions reeling under extreme temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for 21 districts, including Gwalior, as the mercury crosses 44ยฐC in Ratlam. A slight respite is forecast over the next 2โ3 days in some areas through light showers, particularly in the southeastern districts.
Ratlam Records Highest Temperature at 44.2ยฐC
Wednesday witnessed scorching temperatures across Malwa-Nimar and other zones. Ratlam topped the heat chart at 44.2ยฐC, followed by Narmadapuram and Khajuraho-Mandla at 43.2ยฐC. Seoni, Narsinghpur, Tikamgarh, Shivpuri, Rewa, and Malajkhand recorded temperatures over 42ยฐC, while many other cities such as Ujjain, Gwalior, Indore, and Bhopal hovered around or above the 41ยฐC mark.
21 Districts on Heatwave Alert Today
According to the IMD, Thursday, April 24, is likely to be extremely hot in parts of Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Sagar divisions. A heatwave alert has been specifically issued for the following 21 districts:
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Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Narmadapuram, Betul, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Balaghat, Umaria, Satna, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari
In major cities:
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Ujjain saw 41.7ยฐC
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Gwalior and Ujjain both hit 41.2ยฐC
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Indore recorded 41ยฐC
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Bhopal was at 40.6ยฐC
Light Showers Forecast from April 26
Relief is in sight as weather changes are predicted from April 26 onwards. IMD suggests light rain and thunderstorms in Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat districts. These pre-monsoon activities may help lower temperatures in eastern and southern parts of the state.
Until then, residents are advised to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated, and take precautions to guard against heat-related illnesses.
