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Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain likely in region till June 5, temp to rise for 2 days: Met
Indore: The first week of June in the Indore-Ujjain division is expected to remain unstable, with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and sporadic rain likely to continue until June 5. Meteorologists attribute this to the ongoing activity of cyclonic circulations and trough systems in the region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A gradual rise in both day and night temperatures is expected for the next two days, along with increased humidity. The southwest monsoon is predicted to enter the state between June 10 and 15, bringing relief from the remaining summer heat. According to the (IMD), Indore generally sees the onset of the monsoon around June 20. The first half of the month often feels scorching before the cooling influence of monsoon showers sets in. The average maximum temperature during June is 36.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is around 24.4 degrees Celsius. The city typically records 147.3 mm of rain with an average of 6–7 rainy days and nearly as many thunderstorm occurrences. This year, however, May brought an early and intense spell of pre-monsoonal rain and storms across the state. It was the first time in the history of Indore that the entire month witnessed daily weather disturbances in some part or the other. Several rainfall records were broken during May in Indore-Ujjain. Indore logged its wettest May in 139 years with 207.9 mm of rain, surpassing the 1886 record of 107.7 mm. Ujjain set a new all-time record with 111.8 mm of rainfall, and Dewas reported over 160 mm—its highest ever for the month. Unseasonal weather kept temperatures in check across the region. Unlike previous years when parts like Khargone, Khandwa, and Ratlam would cross 46 degrees Celsius, this year no city reached even 43 degrees Celsius in May. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even during the typically scorching Nautapa period, most cities recorded moderate temperatures in the region. Weather scientists say the unusual conditions were driven by active western disturbances, cyclonic circulations, and troughs persisting throughout May—making it one of the most atypical summer months in recent history. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the first day of June, Indore experienced partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 35°C. The day began with a minimum temperature of 23.6 degrees Celsius, which is 2°C below the seasonal average. The maximum temperature reached 35.2 degrees Celsius, 5°C below normal. Humidity levels varied from 74% in the morning to 35% by late afternoon. However, no rainfall was recorded during the day. "There will be a slight rise in temperatures for the next two days followed by another strong spell of rainfall activity from June 3 accompanied by a drop in temperatures. So far, the southwest monsoon has not advanced any further from the past four days," said Dr Divya E Surendran, Met scientist, IMD Bhopal.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Temp reflects cooling trend, but locals feel the humidity
Indore: Intense humidity continued to give an uncomfortable sticky feeling to residents despite temperature readings reflecting a cooling trend in the city on Friday. On Friday, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius — a 2 degree drop from Thursday's 36.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature stood at 24.5 degrees Celsius, a degree below normal. Though temperature was low, residents continued to grapple with intense humidity. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, relative humidity reached 82% in the morning, making the air heavy and oppressive during the morning hours, while it dropped to 44% in the evening. Senior Meteorologist Dr Divya E Surendran said that cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, along with an active trough system, are influencing the region's weather. "There are chances of light rainfall in Indore and surrounding areas over the next four days. But significant rainfall is unlikely. The system is likely to impact the eastern parts of MP on Saturday. From June 2, the distribution of rainfall and thunderstorm activity will once again increase across the state. Thus, no heatwave warning has been issued," she added. For the past three days, the city saw relatively mild day temperature, fluctuating around 33–35 degrees Celsius — in stark contrast to last year when the mercury crossed 44 degrees Celsius on May 25. Despite this, the high humidity made daytimes particularly taxing. "Every morning the skies look promising with thick clouds, but by noon, sun starts beating down again. The evenings bring little relief. The heat would be bearable if not for this suffocating humidity," said Pooja Yadav, a homemaker from Vijay Nagar. Another resident, 28-year-old software engineer Anurag Jain said, "The ACs run all day, but the moment you step outside, the sweat just pours. We're waiting for a good spell of rain to break this cycle." The Met department has forecast light showers for Indore and nearby districts, including Ujjain, Dhar, and Ratlam, between June 1 and 2, with winds possibly reaching 50–60 kmph.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Day temp low, but humidity causes woe
Indore: Residents of Indore continued to experience discomfort on Tuesday as high humidity levels persisted despite a drop in day temperature. The Meteorological department recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, which is 5 degrees below normal. However, the relative humidity stood at 54% at 5:30pm, intensifying the sultry conditions across the city. The city recorded zero rainfall in the last 24 hours until 5:30pm, even as nearby regions received moderate to heavy showers. Sanwer in Indore district reported 18 mm of rainfall. The city also witnessed gusty winds touching 34 kmph during thunderstorms on Monday night, as per Met office. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts in western Madhya Pradesh, including Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, and Khargone, with warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall over the next 24 hours. Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 kmph at isolated places. During the last 24 hours, Alirajpur witnessed the highest rainfall in the state, with a significant 70 mm recorded on Monday night, followed by Jhabua with 27.8 mm. Other rainfall figures include Barwani (15.6 mm), Ujjain (15 mm), Ratlam (12 mm), Khandwa (12 mm), and Khargone (12 mm). Met scientist Dr Divya E Surendran from IMD Bhopal attributed the unstable weather to a cyclonic circulation over south Chhattisgarh and central west Madhya Pradesh, combined with a trough line from southeast Rajasthan to north Chhattisgarh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How IC Markets helped 180k people trade 1.1 trillion in CFDs | Open an account IC Markets Sign Up Undo These systems are expected to sustain thunderstorm activity across the region for the next five days, although temperatures might witness a slight rise thereafter. The Met department has predicted no large change in weather during the next four days and a slight rise in temperatures thereafter. The monsoon's northern limit remains south of Madhya Pradesh, and with increasing pre-monsoon activity, conditions are becoming conducive for its further advance. The IMD has advised residents to stay alert for sudden weather changes and take necessary precautions.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
A cool start to nautapa with cloudy skies & drop in day temp in Indore
Indore: The onset of nautapa this year offered respite from the usual intense summer heat experienced during this period. On Sunday, the city recorded a day temperature of 33.8 degrees Celsius — a notable 7 degrees below the seasonal average — thanks to persistent cloud cover and cool winds. However, the night temperature remained slightly high at 26.5 degrees Celsius, a degree above the normal minimum for this time of the year. This deviation from the typical scorching temperature during Nautapa comes amid an unusual weather pattern caused by multiple synoptic systems. According to the Met department, a combination of two cyclonic circulations and an upper air trough stretching from the east-central Arabian Sea to north Odisha is currently influencing the weather across Madhya Pradesh. A well-marked low-pressure area over southern Maharashtra is also contributing to these conditions. Met department has issued a yellow alert for Indore and adjoining districts with forecast of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging from 40 to 50 km/h over the next four days. Organge alert has been issued for Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, and Alirajpur, anticipating wind speed of up to 60 km/h. "Temperature has dropped across most parts of south-east and western Madhya Pradesh. Over the next five days, isolated to scattered rainfall, drizzles, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected to continue across central and southern regions of the state. No significant change in temperature is anticipated," said Dr Divya E Surendran, meteorological scientist at IMD Bhopal. On Sunday, the city experienced a maximum temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius by 5:30pm and a morning temperature of 29 degrees Celisus at 8:30am. Despite the lower temperature, high humidity levels — 69% in the morning and 54% by evening — led to moderate discomfort. Weather experts have noted that this May had resembled a pre-monsoon rain season rather than a dry summer spell. And residents are hopeful that rain and gusty winds will ease the humidity and make the nautapa period more bearable. Temperature across the Indore and Ujjain divisions remained below normal. Dhar recorded a day temperature of 33.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while Khandwa recorded 35.1, Khargone 35.4, Ratlam 38.4, and Ujjain 35.5. According to the Met department, the southwest monsoon has advanced over Kerala on May 24 and further progressed across more parts of the state on Sunday — nearly a week ahead of its normal onset date of June 1. It has also extended over the Lakshadweep region, parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and Mizoram. The monsoon is expected to reach other parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra in the coming days.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Indore-Ujjain div likely to see rain, gusty winds till May 20
Indore: Parts of Indore and Ujjain divisions witnessed change in weather on Friday with sporadic rainfall and gusty winds in some districts. Some parts of Barwani experienced a sudden weather shift after 1:30pm, bringing 20 minutes of heavy rain that offered brief relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. In contrast, Indore city remained mostly clear throughout the day with partially cloudy weather in the morning hours. The maximum temperature in Indore was recorded at 36.9 degrees Celsius, which was 4 degrees below normal, while the minimum was 26 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal. Humidity remained high with levels exceeding 75% in the morning, contributing to discomfort despite moderate temperature. Senior meteorologist Dr Divya E Surendran said a cyclonic circulation over Gujarat and an active western disturbance are influencing current weather patterns. These systems are likely to cause scattered rain and gusty winds in parts of the state, including Indore and Ujjain divisions, over the next 2–3 days. In Mandu, located within Dhar district, stormy weather damaged several kutcha houses and led to the collapse of a tent set up for a wedding ceremony. The Met department has issued a heatwave alert for districts in northern part of Madhya Pradesh from May 17 onwards. Residents in Indore and Ujjain have been advised to stay prepared for sudden weather changes, as winds with moderate intensity and light showers may continue intermittently over the weekend.
