Indore residents experienced a welcome spell of pre-monsoon rain early Friday morning as dense clouds that had lingered over the city for days finally unleashed steady showers, bringing more than half an inch of rainfall and a sharp drop in both day and night temperatures.
Rainfall Details
The steady showers kept the sun hidden throughout the day, transforming the city's weather and offering much-needed relief from the summer heat. The rain began in the morning and continued intermittently through the day. According to the Meteorological Centre at the airport, 15.6 mm of rainfall was recorded in the 24 hours up to 8:30 am on Friday, equivalent to nearly 0.6 inches. With this, the seasonal rainfall since June 1 has crossed the one-inch mark, reaching 25.3 mm.
Temperature Changes
The weather change was reflected in temperature readings. While Thursday's maximum temperature stood at 38.4 degrees Celsius, already two degrees below normal, Friday's daytime temperature dropped further to 35.1 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal. By 5:30 pm, the temperature was recorded at 34.6 degrees Celsius under cloudy skies. The most dramatic change occurred during the night, with the minimum temperature falling to 19 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal and nearly seven degrees lower than the previous day. The cool night and overcast morning gave residents a rare taste of pleasant weather in early June.
Wind and Humidity
Strong westerly and south-westerly winds accompanied the rain activity, with gusts reaching 56 kmph. High humidity levels of 96 percent in the morning further indicated the presence of moisture-laden systems over the region.
Forecast
The India Meteorological Department has forecast good rainfall activity in Indore over the next two days. While moderate to heavy showers are likely through Saturday, lighter spells are expected in the following days as pre-monsoon conditions continue.
