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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Cloudy skies, winds & showers mark beginning of June in Indore
Indore: The city witnessed mixed weather conditions on Monday, with cloudy skies in the morning giving way to bright sunshine by the afternoon. In the evening, gusty winds swept through the city, accompanied by light drizzles in some eastern parts of Indore, offering brief relief from the humidity. According to the Regional Meteorological Department, Monday's day temperature settled at 35.2 degrees Celsius, which is 5 degrees below normal, while the night temperature dipped to 23.2 degrees Celsius, 2 degrees below the seasonal average. Senior meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran said that three cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance are currently active, influencing the weather across Madhya Pradesh. These systems may bring light rainfall and gusty winds to several districts, including Indore, over the next few days. However, the strong monsoon system from the Arabian Sea weakened and remains stalled over Maharashtra and Odisha. Until a new system develops, the region may only see intermittent light showers. "Temperatures remained below normal over the past few days. Although the active weather systems over the state are currently exerting limited influence, local convection is expected to trigger thunderstorms and gusty winds across most parts of the state over the next five days," Surendran added. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Meanwhile, forecasters predict a rise in temperatures by 2–4 degrees Celsius after this period. Meteorologists added that heavy rainfall is unlikely in the first week of June. Skies will remain partly cloudy, providing some respite from harsh sunlight. Localised rain due to heat and humidity may occur, but widespread monsoon showers are not expected yet. June is known for its unpredictable weather, often showcasing the full spectrum—from intense heat to sudden cooling showers. Across the Indore-Ujjain division, temperatures remained below normal. Ujjain recorded 36°C and 24.5°C, Ratlam 34.2°C and 20.5°C, Khargone 37°C and 21.4°C, Khandwa 37.1°C and 22°C, and Dhar 35.1°C and 24.2°C for day and night, respectively. A weather warning has been issued for strong winds (40–50 kmph) in districts including Indore, Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, and Khargone, valid till 8:30 am on June 4. Residents are advised to stay alert as gusty conditions may continue.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heavy rainfall leaves Indore waterlogged
Indore: Indoreans woke up to early morning showers on Wednesday, with the city recording 28.4 mm of rainfall by 8:30 am. The rain, which began around 4:30 am, caused significant waterlogging in many areas and led to traffic snarls during the morning hours. Several localities remained inundated for hours, exposing the city's ill-prepared drainage system despite prior monsoon preparedness claims. Meanwhile, several colonies in Indore experienced power outages as early as 5 am, with electricity cut off in many places not restored even by 10 am. The impact of the early morning rainfall in Indore was also reflected in the city's overall weather conditions throughout the day. Due to persistent cloud cover and showers, the maximum temperature dipped to 33.1 degrees Celsius, which is 7 degrees below normal, while the minimum settled at 20.0 degrees Celsius, nearly 5 degrees lower than average. Humidity remained high, touching 90% in the morning and settling at 64% by evening, creating a humid and damp atmosphere. Winds blew steadily from west-southwest at 25 to 27 kmph, aiding the movement of moisture-laden clouds across the region. Adding to the weather activity, light to moderate rain was reported again during the evening hours, further intensifying the chill and disrupting traffic in parts of the city. A total of 19.25 mm of rainfall was recorded by the pollution monitoring station by MP Pollution Control Board at Regal Square between 6 pm and 7 pm on Wednesday. The Met station at Indore airport recorded 15.6 mm rainfall during the evening between 5.30 pm to 8.30pm summing up Wednesday's rainfall to 44mm in Indore. In the region, Hatpipliya in Dewas district was lashed with very heavy rainfall, recording 138 mm, followed by Khategaon with 110 mm. Burhanpur's Khaknar recorded 75 mm, while heavy rain was also reported in Khargone, Khandwa and Ujjain on Wednesday early morning. Wind speeds touched 65 kmph in parts of Indore and 61 kmph in Ujjain, as thunderstorms swept through the western region of the state. Khandwa received around 50 mm of rain in just an hour, while Barwah witnessed continuous downpours for nearly three hours. Mandu recorded torrential rain from 6 am, blanketing its historic monuments in mist, creating a scenic view. In Barwani and Sendhwa, strong winds at 30–40 kmph accompanied the showers. Senior Meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran said that two cyclonic circulations — one over northwest Bay of Bengal and another over west Rajasthan — along with a trough running across Madhya Pradesh, are causing the turbulent weather. The conditions are expected to persist till May 31.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain, clouds & rising humidity leave residents uncomfortable
Indore: Thursday brought an unusual mix of weather to Indore, with cloudy skies, intervals of sunshine, and a lingering sense of humidity following Wednesday evening's showers. While the day began with a pleasant drop in temperatures, rising moisture levels by afternoon made the weather increasingly uncomfortable for residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Indore's maximum temperature on Thursday settled at 36.4 degrees Celsius—four degrees below normal for this time of year. By 5:30 PM, the mercury dipped to 32 degrees Celsius, and the minimum (night) temperature was recorded at 23.9 degrees Celsius. The brief relief from heat due to rainfall was quickly replaced by sticky conditions as humidity levels rose. Weather changes were also observed in nearby areas, including Unhel in Ujjain and Manawar in Dhar, where sudden gusty winds and rainfall occurred in the afternoon. The IMD has forecast continued rain and thunderstorm activity in Indore and surrounding regions for the next three days. A yellow alert has been issued for 12 districts, including Ujjain, Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Dewas, and Ratlam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Nautapa—the traditional nine-day spell of extreme heat—will begin on May 25. However, due to active weather systems, light rainfall and thunderstorm activities are likely to continue till May 19. The intensity of heat this year is expected to be milder as per the current weather systems. Senior meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran confirmed that active weather systems are likely to cause thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Evening showers bring relief from afternoon heat
Indore: Eastern parts of Indore experienced a brief spell of rain on Wednesday evening, 9.5mm, between 6.45 pm and 7.45 pm, according to Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board's monitoring station at Regal Square. The western parts received only 1.9 mm of rainfall, accompanied by strong gusty winds that swept across various parts of the city, brought a welcome respite from afternoon heat. The Meteorological Centre at Indore Airport recorded a total of 127.5 mm of rainfall in the city for the month of May so far, while the Regal monitoring station reported a slightly higher cumulative figure of 132.75 Wednesday, the maximum temperature in Indore was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius, which is 3 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 23.6 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels ranged from 69% in the morning to 51% by the Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall activity in Madhya Pradesh till May 18. At its current pace, the monsoon is expected to reach the state by June 15. As per Met department's latest update, the southwest monsoon advanced into some parts of South Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and some parts of the North Andaman Sea on per IMD, heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported in several other districts like Neemuch and Mandsaur, along with Indore on Wednesday. A lightning and light rain alert has also been issued for 12 districts, including Indore, Ujjain, Jhabua, Dhar, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Dewas, and Meteorologist Dr Divya E. Surendran said that due to active weather systems, rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds may persist in parts of the state until May 18.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
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 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.
