Dense cloud cover was witnessed over the city in the evening which failed to precipitate and faded away later. However, the weathermen predicted that it might drizzle in a couple of days. Day temperature was recorded at 41.1 degrees Celsius while the night temperature was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius, which was two degrees Celsius above the normal temperature.
Moisture received from Chhattisgarh and heat induced the clouds, which would remain for the next two days. The change in the weather condition has been induced due to the local developments. High velocity winds would be witnessed in the coming days. Increase in temperature is already being witnessed by the residents. Night temperatures have started to increase, which were providing relief around two to three weeks ago. The hot and humid condition is being witnessed round the clock for a week and the harshness has increased and Met department has claimed that the conditions would become harsh in the next couple of days.
Among the major cities, Gwalior recorded the highest day temperature at 42.1 degrees Celsius. Indore recorded day temperature at 41.3 degrees Celsius while the night temperature at 25.4 degrees Celsius. Change in the weather conditions were witnessed in the nearby areas as Hoshangabad region, which recorded the day temperature at 42 degrees Celsius around two days ago recorded day temperature at 40.6 degrees Celsius.
Ratlam and Khargone recorded the highest day temperature at 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Increasing temperature pattern is not uniform across the State as the Met officials have told that Jabalpur and Shahdol divisions are likely to witness thundery activities and light showers in the next 24 hours.