Severe weather looms over Madhya Pradesh with thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and strong winds predicted in the coming 24 hours, according to the latest IMD update from Bhopal. Key hotspots include Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, Dindori, Anuppur, Amarkantak, southern parts of Umaria and Shahdol, eastern Gwalior, and Bhind, where moderate thunder accompanied by hail and gusts up to 60 kmph is on the cards.
Evening showers with light thunder and lightning may hit Morena, western Gwalior, Datia, northern Umaria and Shahdol, Chhatarpur, and southern Sidhi. Strong winds of 50-60 kmph could batter Bhopal and surrounding regions like Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Narmadapuram, Betul, Barwani, Dhar, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Rewa, Satna, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Balaghat, Panna, and Sagar.
Moderate winds at 40-50 kmph are forecast for Indore, Shajapur, Jabalpur, Mandla, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, and Damoh. Potential hail threats extend to Khandwa, Khargone, Datia, Singrauli, Sidhi, Shahdol, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari, posing dangers to agriculture and infrastructure.
The department emphasizes risks to crops, orchards, veggies, and weak buildings. Recommendations include safeguarding fields with covers, timely harvesting, housing animals safely, and protecting vehicles. During gusts, remain indoors, disconnect power gadgets, steer clear of open areas near trees or wires.
Meteorological factors trace back to a western disturbance over Kashmir influencing a trough from Haryana through Madhya Pradesh. Stormy activities may continue state-wide until May 9, with another system arriving post-May 10 from the hills, affecting broader northern plains. Residents are advised to stay updated via official channels.
