MP Weather Update: Thunderstorm Alert in Bhopal-Gwalior, Rain in Indore; Unstable Weather to Continue Across 40 Districts Till May 10

Ganpat Singh Chouhan

Bhopal, May 7, 2025 The INDIA Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and rain alert for several districts of Madhya Pradesh, warning that a strong weather system comprising a Western Disturbance, two cyclonic circulations, and a trough line will remain active until May 10.

According to weather experts, many parts of the state will experience rain, hailstorms, and strong winds over the next four days. On Wednesday, major cities including Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain are likely to witness intense winds, while Indore may continue to receive intermittent rainfall.

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Weather Alert

Districts on Alert for Rain, Hail and Winds

Hailstorm likely: Alirajpur, Dhar, Jhabua
Winds over 50 km/h expected: Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat
Other affected districts: Sheopur, Morena, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Vidisha, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Sehore, Harda, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Barwani, Dewas, Narsinghpur, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori

Indore Records Heavy Rainfall for Third Consecutive Day

Indore received nearly one inch of rain on Tuesday, marking the third day of heavy showers. The unseasonal rainfall has led to a significant dip in day temperatures, with no city in the state crossing the 40°C mark on Tuesday.

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Warmest locations: Narsinghpur and Khajuraho (39.4°C), Mandla (39°C)
Major city temperatures: Ujjain (32.5°C), Bhopal (34.6°C), Indore (32.4°C), Gwalior (35.4°C), Jabalpur (37.6°C), Pachmarhi (32°C)

What’s Causing the Weather Shift?

Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran confirmed the influence of Western Disturbances, a trough line, and two cyclonic circulations, leading to widespread weather instability. The IMD has issued alerts through May 10, with similar weather patterns expected to persist across the state.

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Historically, May is the hottest month in Madhya Pradesh, with several cities often seeing temperatures between 45°C to 48°C.

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Heatwave-prone districts: Gwalior, Chhatarpur, Narsinghpur, Niwari, Maihar, Tikamgarh, Bhind, Datia, Khargone, Barwani, Khandwa, Morena, Rajgarh, Raisen, Shajapur, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Vidisha
Forecast for major cities: Bhopal (44–45°C), Gwalior (46–47°C), Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur (up to 45°C)

April Recap: A Month of Extremes

First three weeks: Fluctuating between above-normal heat and widespread rainfall
Third week: Strong north-westerly winds led to minimum temperatures between 25–27°C, while daytime highs stayed around 40–44°C
Final week: Onset of hail and rainfall from April 25 onwards due to intensification of active weather systems

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Ganpat Singh Chouhan: My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 7 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.