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Rain, thunderstorm on forecast for 4 days: Met
Indore: The city woke up to cloudy skies and gusty winds on Thursday, bringing a dip in temperature. According to the meteorological department, pre-monsoon activity is expected to persist in Indore and Ujjain regions, with chances of light rainfall and thunderstorms over the next four days.
The minimum temperature in Indore dropped to 22.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, which is 3°C below normal. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 23.5 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 32.3 degrees Celsius — 8°C below normal — and rose slightly to 35.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, still remaining below the seasonal average. Relative humidity stood at 77% at 8:30 am, dropping to 47% by evening, with northwesterly winds blowing at speeds up to 32 kmph.
Despite the absence of recorded rainfall in the past 24 hours, the city experienced overcast conditions from morning to evening. Occasional sunshine pierced through the clouds, and at times, the skies appeared primed for rain. However, strong winds dispersed the clouds, preventing precipitation.
Various parts of the division recorded thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds, with Manawar witnessing strong winds and rain around 6 pm on Thursday, with wind speeds reaching 20 kmph and showers continuing for nearly half an hour in both urban and nearby rural areas.
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In Mandu, temperatures soared to 41 degrees Celsius by afternoon, but by 4:30 pm, the weather shifted as dark clouds, strong winds, and heavy rainfall drenched the area.
Over 25 mm downpour cooled the region, bringing the temperature down to 35 degrees Celsius and relief to residents and farmers.
Across Madhya Pradesh, pre-monsoon activity continued with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rainfall in 27 districts, including Indore and Ujjain division for Friday.
Winds during thunderstorms during the last 24 hours reached up to 59 kmph in Agar, while Indore Airport recorded gusts of up to 37 kmph.
Typically, June's first week witnesses intense heat with temperatures crossing 40°C in cities like Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa, Khargone, and Barwani. However, this year, the mercury stayed well below that mark, thanks to early cloud cover and pre-monsoon winds. The seasonal rainfall in Indore so far stands at 8.1 mm — 2.5 mm above normal.
With cloud cover, cooler nights, and relief from scorching daytime temperatures, residents are enjoying a brief reprieve as they await the official onset of monsoon. The weather department has advised citizens to remain alert for gusty winds and possible rainfall over the weekend.
