Dry weather prevails across Madhya Pradesh, temperatures set to rise gradually

Bhopal, April 14 IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued to experience mainly dry weather during the past 24 hours, with no rainfall recorded in any division of the state, according to the Daily Weather Summary issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, under the India Meteorological Department.

The forecast for the next 24 hours, valid till 8:30 a.m. on April 15, indicates dry weather in all districts of the state with no warnings issued. Clear skies are expected in Bhopal and its neighbourhood, with average wind speed of 8 to 10 kmph and maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be 41 degree C and 23 degree C respectively.

Maximum temperatures showed no significant change across all divisions. They remained below normal by 2.0 degree C in Rewa division districts and normal in the remaining divisions. Minimum temperatures, however, fell appreciably by 2.3 degree C in Shahdol division. They were appreciably below normal by 3.7 degree C in Bhopal division districts, below normal by 2.1 degree C in Rewa division, and normal elsewhere.

The highest maximum temperature of 41.2 degree C was recorded at Ratlam, while the lowest minimum temperature of 14.2 degree C was observed at Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram district. Other notable low minimum temperatures included Karoundi (Katni) at 14.9 degree C, Kalyanpur (Shahdol) at 15.9 degree C, Rewa at 16.6 degree C, and Rajgarh at 17.0 degree C.

Among high minimum temperatures, Narmadapuram recorded 25.6 degree C, followed by Kannod (Dewas) at 25.2 degree C and Sagar at 24.2 degree C. In Bhopal city, the maximum temperature in the last 24 hours was 38.8 degree C, which is 0.5 degree C above normal, while the minimum was 22.6 degree C, 0.8 degree C above normal. At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the temperature stood at 31.4 degree C with 29 per cent humidity.

Synoptic conditions show an upper air cyclonic circulation over southeast Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, a north-south trough extending from south Assam to south Tamil Nadu, and a strong subtropical westerly jet stream over northwest India. A fresh feeble western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from the night of April 15.

The outlook for the next four days predicts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degree C across the state, the weather experts said here.

The India Meteorological Department has advised citizens to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., wear light cotton clothes, and protect themselves from direct sunlight. Special care should be taken for children, elderly persons, and those with health issues.

Farmers have been urged to utilise the clear weather for harvesting, drying, and threshing of rabi crops like wheat and pulses, ensure safe storage of produce, and avoid burning crop residues.

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