Effects of cyclone ‘Nilofar’ would be witnessed in Madhya Pradesh in the next 48 hours. Chances of State witnessing effects of ‘Nilofar’ cyclone formed over Arabian Sea have increased which would be felt in the next two days.
Rainfall is likely from Wednesday and a clear picture would be available regarding the possibilities of rainfall by Tuesday. Met officials have told that a cyclonic storm was formed over Arabian Sea and was named ‘Nilofar’ by Pakistan. The cyclone is moving at the rate of 80-90 km/hr and might hit the coastal areas of Gujarat. The State would also witness effects of cyclone within 3-4 days after hitting Gujarat and rainfall would occur in Chambal, Gwalior and Ujjain.
Meanwhile, the weather conditions have started becoming colder which could be seen in the decreasing night temperatures recorded below 20 degree Celsius in several areas of the state for the past 4-5 days. Cold conditions in the city have marked the advent of winter season and the night temperature was recorded at around 17 degree Celsius on Sunday.
According to the forecast in the next 24 hours Bhopal, Indore, Hoshangabad and Ujjain divisions would receive light rainfall and thundershowers at isolated places. Other divisions would remain dry. Khajuraho and Betul recorded minimum night temperature of the state on Sunday at 14 degree Celsius. Datia and Sheopur recorded the maximum day temperature at 34 degree Celsius on Monday.
Among the major cities Indore recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 15.8 degree Celsius while Jabalpur recorded the highest minimum temperature at 19.2 degree Celsius on Sunday.