Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing an unusual weather pattern, characterised by contrasting conditions. While intense heat continues to scorch some regions, others are receiving welcome relief from sporadic rainfall. Northern and western districts are facing severe heatwave conditions, leading to deserted streets, while southern and eastern parts are witnessing light showers that bring cheer to children and renewed hope to farmers. For the past five days, Chhatarpur district has recorded unprecedented heat. Naugaon has consistently been the hottest city in the state for three consecutive days, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the mercury remained stubbornly at 45 degrees.

 

On June 10, the temperature soared to 46.1 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest day of the season. Northern and western districts like Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Shivpuri and Datia are also enduring temperatures around 45 degrees. Roads become deserted as early as 8 am, with residents reluctant to venture outdoors. Hospitals are reporting an increase in cases of heatstroke and dehydration.

 

Conversely, some parts of the state have received a benevolent sky. Districts such as Narmadapuram, Betul, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Balaghat, and Seoni have experienced light to moderate rainfall, providing much-needed respite from the oppressive heat. According to the Meteorological Department, this dual weather phenomenon will persist across the state for the next 48 hours. June 15: Heavy rainfall is likely in Chhindwara, Pandhurna, and Balaghat. An alert for thunderstorms with light rain has been issued for Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Harda, Sehore, Vidisha, Sagar, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Narsinghpur, Damoh, Katni, Seoni, Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Shahdol,

 

Umaria, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. June 16: Heavy rainfall is expected in Mandla, Dindori, Anuppur, Khandwa, Dewas, and Sehore. Thunderstorms and light rain are forecast for Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Satna, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Panna, Katni, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Balaghat, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Sagar, Betul, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Vidisha, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Burhanpur, Khargone, Agar-Malwa, Barwani, Dhar, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Jhabua, and Alirajpur. Anticipating Monsoon Arrival: Residents of Madhya Pradesh may have to wait another two to three days for the highly anticipated arrival of the monsoon.

 

As per the latest IMD bulletin, the Southwest Monsoon has currently advanced into parts of Maharashtra and Telangana, but its slow pace suggests it might reach Madhya Pradesh around June 15. The monsoon is expected to first enter southern Madhya Pradesh, particularly districts like Burhanpur and Khandwa. By June 15-16, Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur could begin experiencing monsoon rains.