Max temp dips 10 notches below normal, more rainfall likely: Met

Time of India

8 hours ago

Indore: After weeks of sweltering heat and sticky humidity, a fresh spell of monsoon rainfall transformed the weather in Indore on Thursday. Rain swept across the city from early morning, cooling the air, darkening the skies, and turning the weather refreshingly pleasant.
For the first time this June, the city recorded just a one-degree Celsius difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
The maximum temperature plunged to 25.6 degrees Celsius—10 degrees below normal—while the minimum remained at 24.3 degrees Celsius, close to average levels.
The city recorded 11.3 mm of rainfall over 24 hours, but more than the numbers, it was the feel of the day that stood out. The strong winds caused trees to fall in several parts of the city, while waterlogging due to continuous showers resulted in long traffic jams, especially in low-lying areas.
Commuters faced difficulties as roads became slippery and congested, adding to the chaos during peak hours.
On Wednesday, signs of change already started appearing. Clouds gathered post noon, and light showers followed by evening gave a teaser of the cool spell to come. The temperature then dipped to 31.4 degrees Celsius—4 degrees below normal.
According to senior meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran, two low-pressure systems and three cyclonic circulations are currently active over the region, ensuring that this is just the beginning.
A rainfall alert has been issued for the next four days, with parts of the state likely to receive 65 mm to 200 mm of rainfall in a single day.
Currently in its third week, June has so far brought an average of around 127 mm of rainfall to Indore. Experts predict that rainfall activity will further increase over the next 12 days. Additionally, a weather system forming over Gujarat is expected to become active in Madhya Pradesh in the coming days.
As a result, cloud cover and spells of light to moderate rain will likely continue, further marking the full arrival of monsoon in the region.
In the wake of continued showers, popular tourist spots are springing back to life. Patalpani waterfall near Mhow came alive on Thursday, drawing excitement from tourists and locals alike, as dried-up streams and falls began flowing once more. Meanwhile, Ratlam recorded the highest rainfall in the region with 31.7 mm (1.25 inches), while Indore received around 11.8 mm (half an inch).
Rain-related incidents were reported from several parts of the state on Thursday. Two landslides occurred on the Mhow-Mandleshwar road, where boulders rolled onto the road near Jam Gate and another point along the ghat section. No injuries were reported in these incidents.