Due to adverse weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh, Congress star-campaigner Rahul Gandhi was stranded at Shahdol on Monday night. The district administration cited a shortage of fuel in Rahul Gandhi’s helicopter, necessitating a wait until fuel could be sourced from Jabalpur.

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Reacting to the development, Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacked Congress saying that its not the chopper but the grand old party itself ran out of fuel.

In a statement shared on X, Shivraj Singh’s Office remarked, “While Rahul Gandhi claimed his helicopter couldn’t take off due to fuel shortage, it’s not the helicopter but rather the Congress party that has run out of fuel.”

However, the state Congress president, Jitu Patwari, attributed the delay to bad weather and rain in Bhopal, causing a delay in fuel supply to Shahdol. Patwari clarified that Rahul’s helicopter remained grounded due to poor weather conditions and security concerns, prompting him to stay overnight in Shahdol and depart the following morning.

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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh until April 11, with notable changes expected. Alerts have been issued for haze and fog on April 6. Similarly, in Goa, the IMD predicts dry conditions until April 11, deviating from the anticipated light rain. Residents have been alerted about haze and fog, with Panaji recording a maximum temperature of 33.5°C and a minimum of 24.4°C on Friday.

In Odisha, the government has mandated morning classes in schools due to rising temperatures, starting April 2. The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions, prompting institutions to provide water, medical assistance, and necessary precautions to safeguard students.