Bhopal: After a hot day, strong winds brought relief to residents during the late evening hours on Thursday. The temperature showed an increasing trend in the city and across the state, with a gradual rise expected to continue for the next few days.
Temperature Records
In Bhopal, the day temperature on Thursday was recorded at 39.3 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees below the normal mark. The night temperature settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius, three degrees below the normal. Meanwhile, Narsinghpur recorded a high of 42.4 degrees Celsius during the day.
Hailstorm Activity
In the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 am on Thursday, hailstorms were observed in several districts, including Rewa, Shahdol, Anuppur, Mandla, Dindori, Umaria, Balaghat, and Seoni.
Forecast for Bhopal
For Friday, the meteorological department has predicted a partly cloudy sky in Bhopal. The day temperature is expected to be around 40 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature will be around 22 degrees Celsius. The average wind speed is forecast to be 12 kilometers per hour.
Statewide Warning
The meteorological department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds for several districts, including Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, and Maihar. Dry weather is expected to prevail in the remaining districts of the state.
Weather Outlook
According to the weather outlook, a gradual rise in maximum temperature by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius is expected over the next four days across the state.
