The predictions of the weather department for a normal monsoon have turned out to be true as the west and east regions of the State recorded an increase of 127 per cent and 201 per cent in rainfall, respectively, from June 1 to 15.
Brief but strong spells of rains on Saturday brought down the temperature by six notches in the State capital. The changed weather conditions brought a relief from the warmness which was witnessed in the beginning of the week.
The Met official said that the eastern region of the State had received 66.5 mm of rainfall, which is 127 per cent higher than the normal rainfall of 29.4 mm. The western regions have also witnessed the same conditions, with 201
per cent increase from the normal rainfall.
Citizens woke up witnessing dark morning with dense cloud cover which was followed by a heavy spell which turned light later. The afternoon witnessed a clear sky, but it did not last long, as rains started and halted after few hours.
It was only in the afternoon that clear sky was visible
and humid conditions prevailed. These spells with few interruptions made the
weather cool and calm in the evening.
The State capital recorded a maximum of 21.9 mm of rainfall on Saturday which brought down the temperature by few notches.
The day temperature was recorded 6 degree below the normal temperature at 31.3 degree Celsius. Gwalior recorded 6 mm of rainfall while Indore recorded 19.6 mm of rainfall.
The highest rainfall was recorded in Khaknar of Burhanpur district and
Jobat of Alirajpur district
at 9 cm. Khandwa and Nepanagar recorded 8 cm of rainfall.
Among the major cities, Indore recorded 19.6 cm, while Gwalior and Jabalpur received 6 mm and 1.8 mm rainfall respectively.
In the changed weather conditions the day temperatures are recorded are reeling near 30-33 degree Celsius in the major cities and with one or two exceptions of day temperature above 35 degree Celsius most parts of the state are witnessing day temperatures around 30-32 degree Celsius.
Although the city witnessed good rains in the last few days but the shopkeepers are still waiting for heavy rainfall to offer rain suits and umbrellas.