Most parts of Central India are reeling under excessive hot weather conditions since last many days. In most districts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, temperatures have been settling in the range of 36°C to 40°C.
Hoshangabad was hottest on Thursday in the state at 40.4 degree Celsius followed by Gwalior, Khargone and Rajgarh at 40 Degree Celsius while Shajapur recorded 39.9, Damoh and Khajuraho recorded 39.8, Betul 39.2, Seoni 39 and Sagar and Bhopal recorded 38.9 degree Celsius.
However last week, moderate to heavy rains with hailstorm activity had occurred in most districts of Madhya Pradesh. These showers brought a brief respite from the ongoing dry and warm weather but not much change were observed in the ongoing rising temperatures.
As reiterated by Weather office pre-Monsoon activity usually occur during the late afternoon or evening hours and by then, mercury has already peaked. Thus, these activities on bring momentary relief.
Moreover, dry and warm northwesterly winds are prevailing in most parts of the region. All thanks to the anti-cyclonic circulation persisting over East Rajasthan. These warm winds are also reaching up to parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the adjoining areas of Telangana. All these factors led to upscaling of temperatures across the parts of Central India.
In fact, during the last 24 hours some areas of Madhya Pradesh have seen the maximums settling close to 40°C also. Hoshangabad recorded 39 degree Celsius on Wednesday.
Moreover, due to the absence of any significant weather system in the near future, Weather department does not foresee any change in the ongoing warm weather. A lower level trough is likely to form in parts of these states though it may not be able to subside the temperatures in the widespread area. Hot days and dry weather are expected to continue prevailing for the next couple of days over Madhya Pradesh.