The weather which had been pleasant in the last few days turned harsh during the day on Monday after an increase of around two degree Celsius in the past 24 hours. The day temperature on Monday was recorded at 41.8 degree Celsius in the city.
Khargone recorded day temperature at 44.7 degree Celsius on Monday which was the highest day temperature of the state. However, met officials said that Bhopal, Indore, Hoshangabad and Jabalpur divisions would receive rainfall in the next 24 hours. The low day temperatures witnessed in the past few days were due to the cloud covers which provided a shield.
The night temperature in the last 24 hours also witnessed an increase making the night uncomfortable. The department has also claimed that the day and the night temperatures would increase in the next 3-4 days. The nearby Hoshangabad recorded day temperature of 43.7 degree Celsius while the night temperature was recorded at 24.8 degree Celsius.
Rainfall and thundershowers are likely to be witnessed in the next 24 hours in a few regions. Khajuraho recorded 42 degree Celsius while Pachmarhi recorded a day temperature at 33.9 degree Celsius on Monday. Except Indore, all the major cities witnessed day temperature above 40 degree mark. Indore recorded day temperature at 39.5 degree Celsius and night temperature at 24.5 degree Celsius.