The state of Madhya Pradesh was observing dry weather conditions for quite some time now. So much so that the region had witnessed no rainfall activity for the past many days. However, rainfall activity finally made an appearance over the state.
These rains and thundershowers were accompanied with lightning activity. Unfortunately, four people were killed along with five people were injured due to lightning strikes in different parts of the state yesterday. Cloudy weather had begun over the region during the morning hours which was followed by rainfall and thunderstorms.
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In fact, many places in the state also witnessed hailstorm activity along with strong winds. Cities of Betul, Bhopal, Multai, Satna, Gwalior, Chhindwara, Dabara, and Narsingpur witnessed rain and hailstorm. Due to this, standing rabi crops including wheat, grams, pea and masur were damaged.
Check out the live lightning and thunderstorm status across Madhya Pradesh
These rains were attributed to the induced cyclonic circulation which is over Northwest India. Also, a trough was extending from this system up to Vidarbha across Madhya Pradesh. Moreover, moist winds from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea were merging over East Madhya Pradesh resulting in a confluence zone over the region.
Now, as per weathermen at Skymet Weather, East Madhya Pradesh is expected to continue witnessing rain as well as hailstorm activity. In fact, moderate to heavy rains with hailstorm will also be observed over Chhattisgarh during the next 24 hours.
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