Bhopal, Feb 28 (NationPress) The weather forecast through March 1 indicates dry conditions across all districts of Madhya Pradesh, with predominant clear skies in Bhopal (maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, minimum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, winds at 10-12 km/h).

The outlook anticipates a gradual increase of 2-3 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over the next five days, potentially leading to heatwave-like conditions in lower regions. Current synoptic systems include a cyclonic circulation situated over West Rajasthan at 1.5 km altitude, a trough extending towards Vidarbha via West Madhya Pradesh at 0.9 km, and a subtropical westerly jet stream at 12.6 km with winds of 222 km/h over Northwest India.

A new Western Disturbance is projected to affect the Western Himalayas beginning March 4 at night, possibly introducing indirect effects such as light cloud coverage in northern Madhya Pradesh, although no immediate rainfall is expected for the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Bhopal has released its latest weather bulletin, emphasizing a continuing dry spell across Madhya Pradesh, with no significant rainfall recorded in the previous 24 hours.

As the state commemorates 150 years of IMD's service, this report highlights stable yet above-average temperatures, indicating the approach of warmer pre-summer conditions. Over the past day, the weather has remained predominantly dry in all divisions including Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa, Jabalpur, Sagar, Shahdol, Narmadapuram, Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal.

Maximum temperatures displayed minimal fluctuations, ranging from normal to 1.7-3.0 degrees Celsius higher than average in northern and eastern districts. The hottest area was Khargone at 34.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Khajuraho (34.3 degrees Celsius), Narmadapuram (34.2 degrees Celsius), Khandwa (34.1 degrees Celsius), and Berasia in Bhopal (33.7 degrees Celsius). Cooler maximum temperatures were recorded in hill stations such as Pachmarhi (27.6 degrees Celsius) and Amarkantak (28.8 degrees Celsius).

Minimum temperatures increased notably in Gwalior (by 1.1 degrees Celsius) and significantly in Shahdol (by 1.9 degrees Celsius), remaining 2.3-4.4 degrees Celsius above normal in various regions. The coldest nights were reported in Mandsaur and Pachmarhi at 11.8 degrees Celsius, along with Indore at 12.5 degrees Celsius, Karoundi (Katni) at 12.7 degrees Celsius, Kalyanpur (Shahdol) at 13.2 degrees Celsius, and Girvar (Shajapur) at 13.4 degrees Celsius.

Warmer minimum temperatures were noted in Kannod (Dewas) and Jabalpur, both at 18.4 degrees Celsius.

Upon reviewing the temperature anomaly maps, maximum temperatures are observed to be 2-4 degrees Celsius above normal in western and southern MP (e.g., Indore, Ujjain divisions), while northern areas like Gwalior are near the normal range. Minimum temperature maps confirm elevations of 3-4 degrees Celsius. Rainfall forecasts from February 28 to March 4 indicate a complete lack of rainfall or dry conditions, with no alerts for precipitation, thunderstorms, or strong winds.