Bhopal meteorological department

World Cup Cricket: As Indore prepares to host its first Women’s World Cup Cricket match on October 1, the city remains under the spell of a lingering monsoon.

The Holkar Stadium, venue for the Australia vs New Zealand clash, has been covered in anticipation of continued rainfall, raising concerns about match-day conditions and pitch readiness.

“Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are likely in Indore during the first week of October, but heavy rainfall is unlikely,” said Divya E. Surendran, Senior Meteorologist at the Bhopal Meteorological Department, speaking to IANS.