Rain, thunderstorms bring respite from heat in division
Indore: Indore and Ujjain divisions continued to experience spells of
rain and thunderstorms
on Tuesday, bringing brief respite from the heat in several areas. Parts like Dhar, Ratlam, and Barwani witnessed light to moderate rainfall at isolated places.
Many parts of Indore also experienced light rainfall during the evening hours.In Indore, temperatures fell to 26.4 degrees Celsius by 5:30 pm following brief rain.
The maximum was 36.3 degrees Celsius, about 4 degrees below normal, with 68% humidity in the evening. The minimum temperature in Indore stood at 25.4 degrees Celsius, which was a degree above normal. At 8:30 am, the city recorded 29 degrees Celsius with relative humidity at 60%.In Ratlam and Dewas, the weather shifted by evening with gusty winds and intermittent showers. Light drizzles were observed in Barwani at some places. According to the meteorological department, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 40-50 kmph are expected to continue in isolated areas until May 16. However, regions without active systems, especially in northern Madhya Pradesh, may see rising temperatures in the coming days. The fluctuating weather is attributed to active upper air systems, including western disturbances and troughs across parts of central and northern India. Senior Meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran said the current patterns are likely to persist with sporadic light rain and thunderstorms till Thursday, after which the heat may intensify.
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