Latest news with #ShraddhaJain

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.