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Monsoon advances, brings respite from soaring temp
Indore: The south-west monsoon progressed further in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, advancing into northern and central districts, including Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam and Ujjain.
The advancement brought much-needed relief from the summer heat as many parts of the state experienced thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall.
In western MP, showers were especially intense in Mandsaur, Ratlam and Barwani on Wednesday. During the last 24 hours, Anjad in Barwani recorded the highest rainfall at 20 mm, followed by Alot (17 mm), Manasa (16 mm), Rama (13.2 mm), and Jawad (13 mm). Rainfall also continued in Indore, Dhar, Ujjain and adjoining regions.
According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall activity is likely to intensify further due to four active weather systems currently influencing the region.
"Currently, a low-pressure area over Gujarat and adjoining regions, coupled with cyclonic circulation, western disturbance and trough activity, are influencing weather patterns. These systems are expected to maintain rainy conditions over Madhya Pradesh for the next four days," said Dr Divya E.
Surendran, senior meteorologist.
On Wednesday, Indore experienced cloudy skies with light rainfall and a noticeable drop in temperature. The maximum temperature settled at 31.4 degrees Celsius, which is four degrees below normal, while the evening temperature dipped further to 27 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity remained high at 89%, contributing to the sultry conditions. Winds blew from the south-southwest at the speed of 20 km/hour.
According to the Meteorological Department, the city recorded only 3 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours but more showers are expected in the coming days due to active monsoon systems.
Seasonal rainfall so far stands at 16.5 mm, which is still below the average for this period.
The Met Office has issued alerts for possible heavy rainfall in several districts over the next 24 hours, with isolated areas potentially receiving over 4 inches of rain. Seasonal rainfall for Indore currently stands at 13.5 mm, still 62.5 mm below average. As the monsoon continues to advance, residents across MP can expect cooler weather but authorities are also cautioning citizens to remain alert in areas prone to waterlogging and strong winds.
