Temperatures soar to 43°C on election day; Heat wave warning for May 8

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state of Madhya Pradesh experienced intense heat on election day. The daytime temperature varied between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius. Cities like Bhopal, Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Rajgarh, Guna, Betul, Vidisha and Sagar experienced sharp heat waves.

According to IMD, the weather remained clear in the northwestern and southern parts of the state on Tuesday. Therefore, the impact of the heat became increasingly greater. Warnings for a heat wave were also issued on May 8 and 9.

On MondayFor the first time in the state, the mercury crossed 43 degrees Celsius in five cities – Damoh, Tikamgarh, Khajuraho, Satna and Nowgong. The highest temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius was recorded in Nowgong. Damoh, Tikamgarh-Khajuraho recorded 43 degrees and Satna recorded 43.2 degrees. As a result, hot winds blew in these areas. Previously, the nights were also warm in many cities.

According to the IMD, there is currently active Western unrest over Iran. In addition, there are two cyclonic circulations and a trough line. These factors also cause clouds to form.

On May 7, there was intense heat in western Madhya Pradesh. Some districts in the eastern region received light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning along with strong winds. The thunderstorm situation will continue on May 8 and 9. A heat wave will also continue.

Weather forecast for the next two days:

May 8th: Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Ujjain, Jhabua, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone and Khandwa may experience the heat wave. Meanwhile, clouds may persist in Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori and Umariya.

The 9th of May: Thunder and lightning may occur in Indore, Ratlam, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Betul, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori and Anuppur districts.

Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:25 PM IST