Pre-monsoon showers lashed the State capital on Wednesday night for over three hours starting from midnight. later, the cloud cover in the morning made the weather conditions pleasant across the State with few exceptions.
Day temperature which had crossed the mark of 45 degree Celsius a week ago was recorded at 37.2 degree Celsius making the weather pleasant.
Heavy downpour which lashed the city in the night and continued for few provided relief from scorching heat and heat waves conditions prevalent. The temperature for the first time in the past three weeks was recorded below the normal temperature.
Night temperature which was reeling around 30 degree Celsius dipped and was recorded at 22.7 degree Celsius. It was recorded 3 degree Celsius below the normal temperature.
State is receiving good amount of moisture incursion which has caused rains across the State.
Thundershowers would be witnessed in the city in the next 24-48 hours and the pre monsoon activities would restraint the temperatures under pleasing limits, told the Met officials.
The temperature which dipped significantly due to the heavy showers in the city would not regain higher levels of day temperature around 44-45 degree Celsius.
Rajgarh received 3 cm of rainfall, Seoni, Khargone, Guna and Bhopal received 2 cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Khajuraho and Mandla received light showers in the past 24 hours. Gwalior and Chambal regions are receiving less moisture due to which the pre monsoon activities are weak in the regions. Indore recorded day temperature at 36 degree Celsius.