Severe Heatwave & Thunderstorms to Hit Madhya Pradesh

For the immediate evening hours, a moderate thunderstorm with lightning and potential hail, featuring wind speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour, is anticipated over Balaghat and Sheopur Kalan.​

Residents in south Mandsaur, Ratlam, Ujjain, Dewas, central Sagar, south Betul, Pandhurna, east Dindori, south Chhindwara, south Seoni, and Singrauli should also prepare for light thunderstorms with lightning.​

Over the past 24 hours, light rainfall and gusty winds have been recorded in districts such as Morena, Gwalior, and Bhind, with Alipur and Prithvipur receiving 4 millimetres of rain.​

According to the synoptic weather report, a cyclonic circulation currently lies over Jammu at 3.1 kilometres above mean sea level, while another circulation persists over southwest Madhya Pradesh at 0.9 kilometres above mean sea level.​

Furthermore, an east-west trough extends from this southwest Madhya Pradesh circulation across to Manipur, and a north-south trough runs from the same region down to south interior Karnataka.​

Despite localised storms, the primary concern for the next five days is a severe heat wave.​

Health officials have advised the public to stay hydrated by drinking water, oral rehydration solution, or traditional drinks such as lassi and lemon water.​

It is recommended to avoid outdoor activities between noon and 3 p.m., wear light-coloured cotton clothing, and ensure children or pets are never left in parked vehicles.​

Farmers are encouraged to use light, frequent irrigation and avoid applying fertilisers or pesticides during peak heat hours.​

A fresh western disturbance is expected to reach northwest India by May 15, potentially further influencing these weather patterns.​

- IANS