Indore continued to reel under severe heat conditions, with Monday's day temperature recorded at 42 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal. The city, which saw an unusually high night temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, experienced partial relief after light evening rain brought the minimum down to 25.2 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Despite this drop, the overall heat intensity remained high, with hot winds and rising humidity adding to public discomfort. Met officials said that the sudden fall in night temperature was temporary and did not signal a larger shift. Day temperature is expected to remain above normal in the coming days. The department has forecast a gradual fall in day temperature after 24 hours.
Water Resources Under Severe Stress
The prolonged heat has begun to severely impact Indore's water resources. Yashwant Sagar, a key reservoir supplying nearly 30 MLD water to western parts of the city, has witnessed a sharp decline in its storage level. Officials warn that continued depletion may soon affect supply schedules.
Other water bodies are also under stress. Bilawali lakes and Limbodi have already dried up, while Pipliyapala and Sirpur reservoirs are witnessing steady reductions. The pace of evaporation has increased due to persistent high temperature, accelerating the loss of available water.
Residents Face Irregular Supply
Residents in several areas have reported irregular supply and growing dependence on private tankers. Civic authorities are closely monitoring reservoir levels and are preparing contingency plans to manage distribution if the situation worsens further.
Experts caution that without timely rain or a sustained dip in temperature, the city may face an acute water shortage in the peak summer months of May and June. With demand rising and storage shrinking, pressure on the urban water system is expected to intensify.
