Sanskardhani experienced changed weather conditions throughout the day, on Saturday, providing much needed relief to denizens from the intense heat. Cloudy skies shielded the city from direct sunlight. The sun occasionally peeked through before disappearing again in the thick black clouds. Despite change in weather, residents continued to struggle with humid conditions. Spokesman of weather department informed that many districts of the state, including Jabalpur may experience some relief from the intense heat over the next three-four days.

 

The department has also forecast light rain and thunderstorms in many areas during the period, although heat wave conditions may persist in some parts. The maximum temperature, in the city was recorded at 37. 8 degrees Celsius, which was 2 degrees below the normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 25.8 degrees Celsius, which was considered normal for the time of the year. Anyways, amid the soaring summer heat, the city witnessed beginning of a rainy spell.

 

Alike Jabalpur, several districts experienced light showers accompanied by strong winds. Meanwhile, the weather department has issued an alert for thunderstorms and light rain across the state, due to a trough and cyclonic circulation. Light to moderate rain was recorded in 19 districts, including Jabalpur and Gwalior. However, heat wave conditions were reported in three districts as well. Rainfall is expected in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Sheopur, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Sagar, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Dindori and Anuppur. The weather department predicts that the state may experience some relief from the intense heat over the next four days.