Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have caused significant damage to crops in various districts of Madhya Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several districts experienced heavy rainfall, lightning, and hail on January 27. Districts such as Khargone, Ujjain, Guna, and others suffered widespread crop damage due to hailstones.
Bhopal also witnessed light to moderate rain and wind, leading to a cold wave in the region. The IMD has issued warnings of continued weather disruptions, forecasting hailstorms with lightning and wind speeds up to 70 kmph in certain districts on January 28. Additionally, moderate rain accompanied by hailstorms is expected in several other districts of the state.
The weather changes are attributed to an active cyclonic circulation over Haryana and nearby regions, along with a western disturbance and a trough passing through the area. These weather systems are anticipated to bring cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds to parts of Madhya Pradesh in the coming days. Senior Congress leader Arun Yadav urged the government to conduct a survey and compensate affected farmers, emphasizing the need for immediate support to those impacted by the crop damage.
