March Records Shattered: Many Cities Exceed 39°C, Weather Department Warns of 40-Degree Heat
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March Heatwave Shatters Records: MP Cities Soar Past 39°C, 40°C Warning Issued
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News18•10-03-2026, 06:47
March Heatwave Shatters Records: MP Cities Soar Past 39°C, 40°C Warning Issued
•Madhya Pradesh is experiencing unprecedented early heat in March, with temperatures rapidly rising in many cities.
•The Meteorological Department attributes the sudden heat increase to a change in wind direction to west and northwest, bringing hot air from desert areas.
•Ratlam recorded the highest maximum temperature at 39°C, while Dhar, Narmadapuram, and Mandsaur also neared 38°C.
•Temperatures are higher than last year, with the Meteorological Department warning of a 4-degree rise in four days, potentially reaching 40°C in early March.
•Doctors advise caution due to fluctuating day-night temperatures, leading to increased cases of colds, allergies, and asthma, especially for children and the elderly.
