Indore swelters under heatwave, relief likely after June 14 as rain may return

Time of India

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Indore: The city experienced an intense spike in temperature on Wednesday as the mercury soared to 41.6 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp return of heatwave conditions after nearly a month of milder weather.
The sudden rise left residents reeling under the heat with dry winds sweeping across the region from morning to late evening.
The day temperature was four degrees above normal and the highest recorded in the city since May 1, when Indore reached 42 degrees Celsius. The weather remained oppressive even in the evening hours, with the temperature hovering around 40.8 degrees Celsius, offering little respite from the sweltering conditions.
The minimum temperature also remained elevated at 27 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal, setting the tone for a hot and uncomfortable day from early morning. By 8:30 am, the mercury climbed to 30.4 degrees Celsius.
Heatwave conditions intensified across the Indore-Ujjain division, with Ujjain recording the highest temperature in the region at 42.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Dhar at 42.3 degrees Celsius, and Indore and Ratlam at 41.6 degrees Celsius.
Khargone and Khandwa reported 40.4 degrees Celsius and 39.5 degrees Celsius respectively.
Met scientist at IMD Bhopal Dr Divya E Surendran said, "Most parts of northern Madhya Pradesh are currently under heatwave conditions, which are expected to persist for the next 24 to 48 hours, temperature may rise further during this period."
Some relief may be on the horizon as the IMD has forecast return of rain and thunderstorms to Madhya Pradesh by June 13–14, bringing down temperature.
The Met department has issued a heatwave alert for Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Agar Malwa for Thursday, urging citizens to take precautions.