Bhopal, April 7 (AHN) The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre Bhopal, on Tuesday issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places across several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

According to the daily weather bulletin, rainfall occurred at isolated places in Gwalior and Jabalpur divisions during the last 24 hours, while the rest of the state remained largely dry.

Maximum temperatures remained below normal by 3.2 degrees Celsius to 3.6 degrees C in most divisions, with the highest maximum temperature recorded at 37.8 degrees C in Narmadapuram. The lowest minimum temperature was 14.2 segrees C in Pachmarhi (Narmadapuram).

Rainfall or thundershowers with lightning are likely at isolated places in districts including Vidisha, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Agar, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Niwari. The remaining districts of the state are likely to remain dry.

In Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, and Morena, there is also a possibility of a hailstorm along with thunderstorm, lightning, and strong gusty winds.

A senior IMD official stated, “Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely today. Hail may occur in some northern and western districts. People should avoid going out during stormy weather and take necessary precautions.“Stay indoors during thunderstorms, keep windows and doors closed, and avoid unnecessary travel.”

They also advised not to take shelter under trees or near electric poles, unplug electrical devices, and stay away from metallic objects. Farmers are advised to avoid irrigation, spraying of fertilizers or pesticides, and provide support to vegetable crops.

"Keep livestock in safe shelters, ensure proper drainage in fields, and cover harvested produce," they said.

The fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region from April 11, which may bring further weather changes later, the IMD center experts said.