Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is set to witness a brief respite from the biting cold for the next 2-3 days. According to the Meteorological Department, drizzle and fog are expected on January 11 and 12 across districts in the Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa, Sagar, and Jabalpur divisions. This will be followed by a return of the severe cold wave from January 13.
For the third consecutive night, temperatures in some parts of the state dropped below 2°C. Pachmarhi recorded the lowest temperature at 1.9°C, following a previous low of 0.2°C. Other notable temperatures included Mandla (3°C), Umaria (4.1°C), Rajgarh (4.6°C), and Rewa (4.8°C). Among major cities, Bhopal recorded 5°C, Jabalpur 5.6°C, Gwalior 6.1°C, Ujjain 6.4°C, and Indore 8.6°C.
Temperature Trends and Weather Outlook
The state has been experiencing intense cold due to icy winds, with night temperatures plummeting significantly over the past three days. However, a 2-3°C rise in both day and night temperatures is anticipated on January 10-12, thanks to the influence of an active Western Disturbance. This system will result in cloud cover and light drizzle in several areas. Following this brief relief, temperatures are expected to dip again, resuming the cold wave conditions.
Prolonged Cold Wave Conditions
Madhya Pradesh has been enduring record-breaking cold this winter. In November, Bhopal experienced the coldest temperatures in 36 years, while December temperatures dipped lower than January levels in many regions.
Nine consecutive days of cold wave conditions were recorded, prompting schools in districts like Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior to adjust timings. In Bhopal, Van Vihar National Park installed heaters for animals, and temples implemented measures to protect idols from the cold.
Regional Forecast
January 10: Dense fog is expected in Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Tikamgarh, Nivari, and Maihar.
January 11: Cloudy skies and drizzle may occur in Vidisha, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Nivari. Foggy conditions are also likely in the morning.
January 13: Drizzle is forecast for Vidisha, Betul, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Katni, Narsinghpur, Panna, Damoh, and Sagar.
