Weather is likely to change in many parts of the country, especially in Madhya Pradesh due to Western Disturbance, while heat waves are expected to continue in parts of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 16. IMD has also issued a yellow alert for many parts of Madhya Pradesh including Anuppur, Jabalpur, Shahdol, Mandla, Dindori, and Balaghat as these regions are likely to receive rain with thunder and lightning.
 
The temperature in Delhi recorded 41.3°C on Monday, surpassing the usual average for this period by two degrees, according to the IMD. The IMD has forecasted light rainfall on Tuesday which might bring a very brief respite from the scorching heat.

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IMD cautioned that parts of Madhya Pradesh including Guna, Sheopur Kalan, Mandsaur, Narsingpur, Chhatarpur, Sagar, and Jabalpur are likely to receive moderate rainfall as well. Some regions of MP like Bhind, Morena, Datia, Sehore, Katni, Harda, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Damoh, and Betul, may also get rain with thunder. However, in other parts of the state, the torture of scorching heat will continue in Madhya Pradesh. The maximum temperature dropped by 2-3°C due to rain, however, the highest maximum temperature of 44.5°C was recorded in Tikamgarh.

The temperature will be around 41.1°C in Bhopal, 39.4°C in Indore, 41.8°C in Gwalior and Jabalpur.

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