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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rainfall likely to return to region from Aug 14: Met
Indore: After more than 10 days of dry weather, the Meteorological Department has predicted the return of rainfall to the region from August 14, owing to the development of a low-pressure system over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal around August 13. The system is expected to revive monsoon activity, bringing much-needed relief from prevailing heat and humidity. In the last 24 hours from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, Indore reported only 0.1 mm of rainfall. During the dry spell, temperatures in Indore rose notably above normal. On Sunday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 31.1 degrees Celsius, three degrees above average, while the minimum temperature stood at 22.6 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal. The persistent absence of rain, coupled with high daytime temperatures, resulted in warm and humid conditions across the city. By 5:30pm, the temperature was 26.8 degrees Celsius, with relative humidity at 84% and winds blowing from the west-northwest at 12 km/h. The synoptic situation shows the monsoon trough passing through parts of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh. Cyclonic circulations persist over central Uttar Pradesh and the northeast Arabian Sea adjoining Gujarat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "Indore reported thunderstorm activity in the last 24 hours from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. A new low-pressure system is expected to develop in the Bay of Bengal from August 13. Eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive isolated spells of heavy rainfall. Light to moderate rainfall will continue in parts of western Madhya Pradesh for the next three days. From August 14, rainfall activity is expected to revive, with southern parts of Madhya Pradesh getting heavy rainfall spells, including Dewas, Balaghat, Harda, Narmadapuram, and Betul," said Dr Divya Surendran, Meteorological Scientist at IMD Bhopal. The forecast for the next two days indicates rainfall or drizzle with thunderstorms or lightning in districts such as Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, Khandwa, and others, marking the likely end of the prolonged dry spell. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Indore 42% monsoon deficit, no rainfall on horizon: Met
Indore: The monsoon continues to remain inactive over Indore and nearby districts, with no rainfall reported for the past week. The city saw clear skies and rising daytime temperatures, accompanied by high humidity, contributing to uncomfortable weather conditions on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Thursday, the day temperature in Indore climbed to 32.2 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal, while the minimum was 22 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels touched 90% in the morning and settled at 63% by the evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed zero rainfall over the last 24 hours. From June 1 to August 7, Indore district received only 280.9 mm of rain against a normal of 481 mm, resulting in a 42% deficit. In the city area, seasonal rainfall stands at 292.9 mm, 218.2 mm below average. There has been no rain since July 31. The dry spell is not limited to Indore. Temperatures have also risen in nearby cities, with Ujjain recording 33.5 degrees Celsius, Ratlam 33.0 degrees Celsius, and Khandwa 30.1 degrees Celsius. Explaining the subdued rainfall, Dr Divya Surendran, Meteorological Scientist at IMD Bhopal, said, "There is currently no active weather system over Madhya Pradesh. Monsoon activity has weakened across the state, and no significant rain is expected before August 14. A further rise in temperatures by 2–3 degrees Celsius is likely over the next four days." The monsoon trough, which usually brings rain to central India, is positioned along the Himalayan foothills, keeping moisture-laden winds away from the region. As a result, both rainfall and cloud cover have reduced noticeably. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The prevailing weather is a shift from the typical August climate, when regular spells of rain help moderate temperatures. Until conditions change, Indore is expected to see continued dry days, high humidity, and rising temperatures, delaying any immediate relief from the monsoon.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Intermittent rain brings down temperature to season's normal
Indore: Scattered moderate rainfall across Indore on Tuesday afternoon brought much-needed relief from an unusually dry July, a month that typically sees peak monsoon activity. The day began with mostly clear skies but, by noon, dark clouds rolled in swiftly and many localities across the city experienced showers of varying intensity. Meteorological department said 4.8 mm of rainfall was recorded till 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Rainfall in eastern parts of Indore was higher compared to western parts. Many parts of the city reported continuous drizzle in the afternoon and evening hours. The showers led to a noticeable drop in day temperature from 32.8 degrees Celsius on Monday to 29.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, aligning with the season's normal range. Humidity levels remained high throughout the day, recorded at 90% both at 8:30am and 5:30pm. Seasonal rainfall for the city now stands at 191.9 mm, still 147.4 mm short of the average for July. Typically, the city receives around 305 mm of rainfall in July over an average of 13 rainy days. The Met station at Indore recorded a total of 19 mm rainfall from Monday till Tuesday morning, while the weather observatory at College of Agriculture Indore recorded 44 mm of rainfall from Monday morning till Tuesday morning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo Tuesday's rainfall was triggered by active cyclonic circulation system over Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh coupled with an active monsoon trough line. "A new low-pressure area is also forming over the Bay of Bengal, expected to intensify by July 24, which could further enhance rainfall activity in Madhya Pradesh, especially in the Malwa region. Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue over western MP for the next 24 hours. From July 24, isolated heavy and very heavy rainfall is likely to be experienced in eastern MP," said Met scientist from IMD Bhopal Dr Divya Surendran. Ujjain and other parts of western MP are also experiencing varied rain patterns. Ujjain recorded 54 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon arrives in Indore, Rain To Pick Up After June 20
Indore: The Southwest monsoon entered Indore and several other districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, marking an early onset by three days compared to the official onset date of Indore -June 20. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, its arrival did not bring significant rainfall to the city. The Regional Meteorological Centre recorded only trace rainfall and isolated light showers in some areas on Tuesday. According to the (IMD), the monsoon advanced over districts including Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Dewas, Harda, North Khandwa, Betul, Narmadapuram (Pachmarhi), Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori on Tuesday. Last year monsoon arrived in Indore on June 23. "Monsoon has entered Indore and other parts of southeastern MP. Conditions remain favourable for further advancement into more areas of the state over the next two to three days. Rainfall activity is expected to pick up after June 20," said Dr Divya Surendran, scientist at IMD Bhopal. The city experienced a significant drop in temperature, with the maximum settling at 32.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday — a sharp fall from the scorching 41.6 degrees Celsius recorded last week. The minimum temperature stood at 24.1 degrees Celsius, while relative humidity reached 67% in the morning. Winds from the south-southwest direction were recorded at speeds up to 50 kmph during the day. The synoptic conditions include a persistent low-pressure area over Gujarat and a trough extending across Madhya Pradesh, which is expected to influence rainfall patterns. An associated upper air cyclonic circulation and a Western Disturbance may bring enhanced rainfall in the coming days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (50–60 kmph) for isolated places in Jhabua, Dhar, Ratlam, Mandsaur, and Neemuch on Wednesday. A blue alert for moderate rainfall has been announced for many areas including Indore, Alirajpur, Agar-Malwa, and surrounding districts. The forecast suggests no major weather change in the next 24 hours, but a further fall in temperatures by 2–3 degrees Celsius is expected after that. Weather conditions are likely to remain unstable till June 20. Several areas in the region witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours. Jawad in Neemuch district received the highest rainfall at 49.0 mm, followed by Mahidpur in Ujjain at 45.0 mm, Bhanpura in Mandsaur at 40.2 mm, and Shamgarh in Mandsaur at 36.0 mm. Raoti in Ratlam recorded 35.0 mm, while Kathiwada in Alirajpur and Jaora in Ratlam both recorded 26.0 mm each. Nalchha and Kukshi in Dhar received 21.6 mm and 21.0 mm respectively. Anjad in Barwani reported 20.0 mm, Jabot in Alirajpur 19.2 mm, and Shujalpur in Shajapur 19.0 mm.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- 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.
