Bhopal, April 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has reported predominantly dry weather over the last 24 hours, with no rainfall recorded across any divisions, as indicated by the Daily Weather Summary released by the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, part of the India Meteorological Department.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours, effective until 8:30 a.m. on April 15, predicts continued dry conditions in all districts of the state, with no weather warnings in effect. Clear skies are anticipated in Bhopal and nearby areas, with average wind speeds ranging from 8 to 10 km/h and maximum and minimum temperatures expected to reach 41°C and 23°C, respectively.

Temperatures remained largely stable across various divisions, with maximum temperatures staying 2.0°C below normal in the Rewa division and normal in other areas. Conversely, minimum temperatures saw a significant drop of 2.3°C in the Shahdol division. Districts in Bhopal division recorded minimum temperatures appreciably below normal by 3.7°C, while Rewa division was down by 2.1°C, and remaining areas remained normal.

The highest recorded maximum temperature was 41.2°C in Ratlam, while Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram district noted the lowest minimum temperature at 14.2°C. Other areas with notable low minimum temperatures included Karoundi (Katni) at 14.9°C, Kalyanpur (Shahdol) at 15.9°C, Rewa at 16.6°C, and Rajgarh at 17.0°C.

In contrast, Narmadapuram reported high minimum temperatures at 25.6°C, followed closely by Kannod (Dewas) at 25.2°C and Sagar at 24.2°C. In Bhopal city, the maximum temperature recorded in the past 24 hours was 38.8°C, which is 0.5°C above normal, while the minimum stood at 22.6°C, 0.8°C above normal. As of 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the temperature reached 31.4°C with a humidity level of 29%.

Current synoptic conditions reveal an upper air cyclonic circulation over southeast Pakistan and neighboring Rajasthan, a north-south trough stretching from southern Assam to southern Tamil Nadu, and a robust subtropical westerly jet stream above northwest India. A minor western disturbance is anticipated to influence the western Himalayan region starting the night of April 15.

The forecast for the upcoming four days suggests a gradual increase in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4°C throughout the state, according to weather experts.

The India Meteorological Department has recommended that individuals stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., wear light cotton attire, and shield themselves from direct sunlight. Special attention should be paid to children, the elderly, and those with health conditions.

Farmers have been advised to take advantage of the clear weather for harvesting, drying, and threshing rabi crops such as wheat and pulses, ensuring proper storage of their produce while avoiding the burning of crop residues.