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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain, thunderstorm likely in Indore-Ujjain till June: Met
Indore: The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall and thunderstorm activity across most parts of the Indore and Ujjain regions till the end of May and even into early June. June 2 marks the conclusion of Nautapa—the traditional nine-day period believed to be the hottest phase of the pre-monsoon season. However, this year Nautapa has witnessed rainfall and thunderstorm activity instead of high temperatures. On Thursday, Indore experienced clear skies after several days of cloudy weather. However, the lack of rainfall allowed daytime temperatures to climb to 36 degrees Celsius, three degrees higher than Wednesday's 33.1 degrees Celsius. Despite this rise, the maximum temperature remained four degrees below the seasonal normal. The discomfort persisted due to high humidity levels, with relative humidity recorded at 77% in the morning and 46% by evening. The minimum temperature settled at 22 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees below the normal. As of 8:30 AM on Thursday, the city recorded a temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of 17 kmph from the west-northwest. By 5:30 PM, temperatures rose to 35.6 degrees Celsius, while wind speeds increased to 19 kmph. Indore's seasonal rainfall has now reached 207.9 mm. During the last 24 hours, thunderstorms in western Madhya Pradesh brought strong winds, with Agar recording the highest gust at 118 kmph, followed by 65 kmph in Neemuch. In the past 24 hours, significant rainfall was reported in Warla (43.2 mm), Hatod (32 mm), Bhagwanpura and Bhavgarh (30 mm each), Sailana (29 mm), and several other locations including Mhow (13.8 mm) and Gautampura (12.5 mm). Depalpur recorded 18.6 mm of rain. "During the last 24 hours, most parts of western MP received fairly widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. Monsoon on Thursday further advanced in some parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. With the current weather systems active over the state, the rainfall and thunderstorm activity is expected to continue in most parts of MP for the next four days. Temperatures are also expected to remain below normal; however, high humidity is expected to maintain the discomfort despite lower temperatures," said Dr Divya Surendran, Met scientist, IMD Bhopal.
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Business Standard
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Heavy rain alert issued for some districts of Konkan, western Maharashtra
The weather department on Sunday issued an alert for parts of Konkan and western Maharashtra for the next few days, warning of 'extremely heavy to very heavy' rainfall. While the monsoon has arrived in southern Maharashtra, Mumbai and Konkan are receiving pre-monsoon showers. In its forecast released in the afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert (which denotes 'be prepared for relief action') for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Konkan along with Satara and Pune districts and their ghat (hilly) areas including Kolhapur district. The orange alert for Raigad is valid for only May 25 and 26, but for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts and Ghat areas of Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, the alert will be valid for five days. The southwest monsoon is also expected to reach Madhya Pradesh early in the first week of June, an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009. "We are expecting the early arrival of the rain-bearing system in Madhya Pradesh, probably in the first week of June. The way it is advancing and subject to conditions, it is likely to foray early," IMD Bhopal Centre's forecast in-charge Divya Surendran told PTI. She said the southwest monsoon has touched a small part of Maharashtra and is expected to reach Mumbai and Bengaluru in the next three days. "At this pace, we are expecting it to arrive over MP early," Surendran said. Last year, the monsoon set over in Madhya Pradesh on June 21, and in 2023, it arrived on June 24 and covered the entire state by the next day.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Wet & stormy weather keeps down mercury May-hem
Indore: Despite being in the final week of May, Indore continues to witness intermittent spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds. On Thursday around 1 am, the city's western parts experienced light showers along with strong winds. But the eastern parts remained dry. The city has recorded 162.5 mm (over 6 inches) of rainfall so far this month, said Met officials. Meteorologists have attributed the change in weather pattern to two active cyclonic circulations and a trough passing through Madhya Pradesh. This system is likely to persist for the next two to three days, maintaining the current pattern of rain and winds. On Friday, the day began with clear skies, but the humidity levels remained high, causing discomfort. The maximum temperature on Friday was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal, while the minimum stood at 24.1 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. Winds gusted up to 58 km/h in some areas. Across Madhya Pradesh, unstable weather pattern continued. On Friday, Ratlam received rainfall with strong winds, and on Thursday isolated hailstorms were reported from Mandsaur. A dust storm affected several cities, including Ujjain, and Indore witnessed gusty winds reaching 52 km/h on Thursday night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 15 districts, including Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, and Barwani. A meteorologist from IMD Bhopal Divya Surendran said that rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to continue till May 25 in southern Madhya Pradesh, with wind speeds between 40 and 50 km/h. From May 27, the entire state is expected to see enhanced rainfall and thunderstorm activity. "There is no heatwave warning as temperatures are expected to remain below normal," she added. Orange alert has been issued for Ratlam, Ujjain, Shajapur, Dewas, Barwani, Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur for thunderstorms/gusty winds and lightning on Saturday. With the Arabian sea hosting a well-marked low-pressure area, further intensification into a depression is expected, which could influence weather patterns across the region in the coming days. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Gusty winds & intense heat in a day make Indoreans prefer to stay indoors
Indore: City and surrounding areas experienced significant weather variations on Friday, with a mix of intense heat, gusty winds, and intervals of cloudy skies persisting throughout the day. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4 degrees Celsius, slightly down from Thursday's 42 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature rose to 26.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal. By 5:30 pm, temperature hovered at 40.4 degrees Celsius, with relative humidity plunging to just 21%. Winds gusting up to 34 kmph provided some relief but also stirred up dust, adding to the unease. "It felt like opening an oven every time I stepped outdoors," said Shraddha Jain, a homemaker from Vijay Nagar. Morning readings at 8:30 am showed a temperature of 31.4 degrees Celsius with 38% humidity, making morning hours unusually warm for Indoreans. Across the region, conditions were even more intense. Ratlam recorded the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 44.2°C, followed by Khandwa (43.1°C), Khargone (43.0°C), Dhar (42.4°C), and Ujjain (41.5°C). Residents in these areas stayed indoors during peak hours, with local markets wearing a deserted look by afternoon. The persistent heat is attributed to multiple weather systems. A Western Disturbance is hovering over south Punjab, while upper air cyclonic circulations persist over northeast and southwest Rajasthan and parts of Madhya Pradesh. "Western parts of MP continue to face high temperatures nearing 43–44°C," said Met Scientist Divya Surendran. "However, eastern and central areas are seeing slight relief due to isolated rainfall and thunderstorms." Meteorological experts attribute these fluctuations to multiple weather systems active over the region. She added that the next three to four days will likely follow a similar pattern, with chances of light rainfall and gusty winds across central and eastern Madhya Pradesh, including Indore and Ujjain divisions. On May 6, isolated to scattered showers are expected across the region. Though temperatures may drop slightly by 1–2°C, no heatwave warning has been issued for the next five days. Districts like Shajapur, Agar, Mandsaur, and Neemuch may also experience strong gusty winds ranging between 40–50 kmph on Saturday and Sunday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Have A Computer, This Adventure Game Is A Must-Play. Adventure Game Play Now Undo In forecast for state, a warning of thunderstorm with lightning, gusty wind 50 kmph-60 kmph, hailstorm at isolated places was for Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, and Pandhurna districts. A warning of thunderstorm with lightning, gusty wind 50 kmph-60 kmph at isolated places was for Vidisha, Raisen, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena and Sheopur districts.
