After a short spell of soothing weather conditions last week, rise in temperature from Thursday has reached severe levels on Friday. Bhopal recorded day temperature of 44.3 degree Celsius, while the maximum temperature in the State was recorded in Khajuraho at 45.4 degree.
The harshness of the weather was witnessed due to the three degree Celsius rise in the day temperature above the normal temperature. Rising minimum temperature is also giving sleepless nights as it move towards 30 degree mark. Night temperature was recorded at 28.6 degree Celsius in Bhopal on Thursday.
The month of May is one of the driest months in the region. There are 3-4 spells of heat waves during this month. Due to the ruthless weather condition on Friday, the roads were deserted as people chose to remain confined to their houses. Those seen on roads were with covered faces. large number of people was found at water kiosks at regular interval.