MP heatwave: Temperatures hit 40°C

• Intense heatwave grips Madhya Pradesh with temperatures over 40°C
• IMD issues extreme heat alerts for 20 districts across the state
• Residents advised to stay indoors to avoid heatstroke and dehydration

Madhya Pradesh continues to grapple with intense heatwave as temperatures breach 40 degree-mark in several cities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for extreme heat in many parts

of the central state.

Fiery 40s grill:

• Bhopal – 42°C

• Gwalior – 42°C

• Indore – 43.6

• Datia - 40.0°C

• Guna - 41.0°C

Health experts and local administration have advised people to stay indoors during peak daytime hours, drink plenty of water, be safe at homes until and unless it is necessary to go out and follow essential summer safety measures to prevent heatstroke and dehydration. Meteorologists predict that hot weather conditions may continue in the coming days.

Here's how you can stay safe from rising heat:

Madhya Pradesh April 17, 2026, Weather Update: Scorching Heat Grips State; 20 Districts Under Heatwave Warning