Nagpur’s Nautapa Begins with Rain Instead of Heatwave

Nagpur’s Nautapa Begins with Rain Instead of Heatwave

Nagpur, India: In a welcome twist to the usual scorching start of 'Nautapa', Nagpur began the traditionally hottest nine-day stretch of the year under a cloudy sky with spells of light rain and cooler-than-expected temperatures. Contrary to the intense heat typically associated with this period, Nagpur recorded a maximum temperature of just 36°C on Sunday — nearly 7°C below the seasonal average. The unseasonal weather brought much-needed relief …

Storm and rain mark start of Nautapa in Madhya Pradesh, temperature drops by 10°C

Madhya Pradesh saw an unusual start to this year’s Nautapa. Instead of a heatwave, several districts experienced rain, thunderstorms, and cloudy skies. Temperatures dropped by up to 10°C compared to last year. Rain and storm hit 44 districts On Sunday, cities like Mandla, Chhindwara, and Betul recorded rainfall. Mandla received nearly half an inch. Daytime temperatures dipped across the state, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwal…