Indore recorded a maximum temperature of 35.9 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining three degrees above normal for October as clear skies, dry conditions and north-westerly winds kept daytime temperatures unusually high across western Madhya Pradesh.
The maximum was slightly lower than Thursday’s 36.5 degrees Celsius but remained close to Indore’s October record of around 37.8 degrees Celsius, recorded in 2000, according to the weather information reported by the Times News Network. The city recorded no rainfall on Friday, while relative humidity fell to 28% by 5:30 pm.
The contrast between day and night temperatures remained marked. Indore’s minimum temperature was 17.9 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, providing relatively cooler conditions during the night and early morning. However, afternoon temperatures have repeatedly remained above normal this month, with night temperatures largely staying between 17 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Weather officials attributed the heat to clear skies and north-westerly winds. With limited cloud cover to restrict incoming sunshine, daytime heating has remained strong. The current conditions are expected to continue for another five to six days, according to the weather outlook cited in the report.
A change in wind direction towards the north and north-east could bring down daytime temperatures. Cooler conditions are expected to become more pronounced after October 15, as minimum temperatures continue to decline. Until then, Indore is likely to experience warm afternoons alongside comparatively cooler mornings and nights.
The city’s weather this year is different from October last year, when Indore was among the cooler cities in the plains and its minimum temperature fell to around 14 degrees Celsius. The current pattern has instead combined persistent afternoon heat with a limited overnight recovery.
The unusual warmth is not restricted to Indore. Ratlam, Ujjain and Dhar have also recorded maximum temperatures of around 36 degrees Celsius, indicating above-normal temperatures across several parts of western Madhya Pradesh.
The report linked the broader regional pattern to monsoon withdrawal and a significant dry spell in September. The lack of adequate rainfall has reduced the moderating effect normally associated with wetter conditions, leaving the region exposed to stronger daytime heating.
For residents, the immediate weather pattern means that heat conditions are concentrated during the afternoon, while early mornings and nights remain more comfortable. The next significant shift is expected with the change in winds and the onset of cooler conditions after October 15, according to the state weather outlook.
