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Thunderstorms & Heatwave Hit MP: IMD Issues Safety Alerts for 18 Districts

The IMD's Bhopal centre has forecast isolated rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning for several districts across Madhya Pradesh. Concurrently, a heatwave is prevailing in parts of the state, with Narmadapuram recording a high of 41.6°C. Authorities have issued public safety advisories, urging people to stay indoors and farmers to protect crops and livestock. The weather department has also emphasised the need for hydration and caution as summer intensifies.

Key Points: MP Weather: Thunderstorms Forecast, Heatwave Continues in State

  • Thunderstorms forecast for 18 districts
  • Gusty winds up to 40 km/h expected
  • Heatwave with temps 1.7-2.7°C above normal
  • Farmers advised to postpone fieldwork
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Rain, thunderstorm likely in MP's several districts; temperature soars

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorm, and lightning in 18 MP districts. Heatwave persists with temps up to 41.6°C. Safety advisories issued for public and farmers.

"stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid sheltering under trees, and unplug electrical devices - IMD Bhopal Centre"

Bhopal, March 27

The Bhopal centre of the India Meteorological Department has forecast isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Jabalpur, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari.

Gusty winds of 30-40 km/h are also expected in these areas. The rest of the state is likely to remain dry.

The IMD Bhopal centre authorities have issued advisories urging residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid sheltering under trees, and unplug electrical devices to minimise risks from lightning. Farmers have been advised to postpone irrigation, fertiliser application, and pesticide spraying during this period, and to protect harvested crops and livestock from sudden weather changes.

The IMD centre has also reported dry weather across Madhya Pradesh over the past 24 hours, with a heatwave prevailing in Narmadapuram.

Temperatures have remained above normal in several divisions, including Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, and Jabalpur, where maximums were 1.7 degrees Celsius to 2.7 degree C higher than average. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 41.6 degree C in Narmadapuram, while the lowest minimum was 14.2 degree C in Pachmarhi (Narmadapuram district).

Other hot spots included Ratlam (39.6 degree C), Vidisha (39.1 degree C), and Berasia in Bhopal (39.0 degree C). In contrast, hill stations such as Pachmarhi and Amarkantak remained relatively cooler, with maximums around 32.4 degree C and 32.5 degree C respectively.

Minimum temperatures also showed a notable rise, particularly in Bhopal and Gwalior divisions, where they increased by 2.3 degree C to 3.0 degrees Celsius. Cities like Kannod (24.9 degree C) and Prithvipur (23.5 degree C) reported the highest night-time temperatures, while cooler conditions prevailed in Pachmarhi and Karoundi (Katni).

In Bhopal, the forecast for March 28 indicates mainly clear skies with maximum and minimum temperatures expected around 38 degrees C and 20 degrees C, respectively, accompanied by light winds at 12-14 km/h.

With summer intensifying, the IMD has emphasised the importance of hydration and caution during outdoor activities, while reminding citizens to remain alert to official weather updates.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The advisory for farmers is crucial. My uncle is a farmer in Rewa district. This kind of forecast helps them plan and protect their crops and livestock from getting damaged. Hope the rainfall is sufficient and not too destructive.
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Arjun K
41.6°C in Narmadapuram! That's brutal for March. Summers are becoming unbearable earlier each year. At least some districts might get a brief respite with rain and cooler winds. Time to stock up on ORS and stay hydrated.
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Sarah B
Visiting Pachmarhi next week. Glad to see it's still relatively cooler there compared to the plains. Hope the thunderstorm activity doesn't disrupt travel plans. The temperature contrast within the state is always fascinating.
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Vikram M
While the warnings are good, I wish the forecasts were more hyper-local and real-time. "Several districts" is a very broad area. It would help more if we knew the exact timing for our city or town.
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Kavya N
The part about unplugging devices is so important! Last year, our neighbour's TV got fried during a lightning strike. These are simple precautions that can save a lot of money and hassle. Thanks for the reminder, IMD.

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