Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As an intense weather system becomes active over Madhya Pradesh, the state is set to witness significant weather changes over the next four days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds across multiple districts, bringing temporary relief from the rising temperatures typical of early April.
The upcoming storms and hailstorms will bring temporary relief from the summer heat, but the IMD has cautioned that this cooling effect will be short-lived. March typically marks the onset of summer in Madhya Pradesh, and the next three months are expected to bring extreme heat.
Weather Forecast: March 31 – April 4
A strong system of rain, hailstorms, and gusty winds is active over Madhya Pradesh, influencing the weather patterns across the state. Certain regions will experience hailstorms, while others may face winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h. On April 1, hailstorms are expected in Barwani, Khargone, and Khandwa, while strong winds and thunderstorms are likely in Sehore, Raisen, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Narmadapuram, Seoni, Balaghat, Pandhurna, Betul, Harda, and Burhanpur.
The IMD has warned of widespread rain and thunderstorms across the state, leading to a drop in daytime temperatures. Instead of the intense heat usually expected in early April, residents will experience cloudy skies, sporadic showers, and occasional hail.
Regional Breakdown of Weather Conditions
April 1: Hailstorms are expected in Barwani, Khargone, and Khandwa. Strong winds and thunderstorms may impact Sehore, Raisen, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Narmadapuram, Seoni, Balaghat, Pandhurna, Betul, Harda, and Burhanpur, with wind speeds reaching 30-50 km/h. Cloud cover is anticipated in Bhopal, Vidisha, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dewas, Indore, and Mandsaur.
April 2: Hailstorm warnings extend to Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Seoni, and Pandhurna. Meanwhile, gusty winds may affect Raisen, Sehore, Umaria, Shahdol, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, and Bhind.
April 3: Hailstorms may occur in Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, and Mandla. Thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Raisen, Harda, Dindori, Anuppur, Shahdol, Panna, and Satna.
April 4: Sioni is expected to see hailstorms, while Mandla and Balaghat may experience strong winds.
Rising Temperatures & Heatwave Forecast
IMD projections indicate that heatwaves will intensify in April and May, with 15 to 20 days of severe hot conditions expected before monsoon relief. Additionally, between 30 to 35 days of scorching hot winds (loo) could sweep across the state, making the summer particularly harsh.
The next few days will bring a mix of relief and challenges for residents of Madhya Pradesh. While the thunderstorms and rainfall will provide some respite from the summer heat, they may also pose risks such as crop damage, power disruptions, and strong winds. Residents should stay updated with local weather advisories and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
