Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is bracing for turbulent weather over the next two days, December 27-28, with a forecast of hailstorms, rain, and strong winds across major regions including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts predicting significant weather changes due to an active Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulation system.
Hailstorms are expected in divisions such as Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Sagar, and Jabalpur over the next two days, with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h likely to impact several districts. Following this weather activity, temperatures are expected to drop significantly post-December 29, accompanied by dense fog, marking the onset of colder conditions across the state.
The current weather activity is driven by a strong Western Disturbance combined with Cyclonic Circulation. This system will influence the state until December 29, leading to widespread changes in weather patterns.
This December has already set records for cold temperatures in Madhya Pradesh, with January-like chills observed across the state. Bhopal saw its coldest December in 58 years, leading to school timing adjustments and extra precautions for zoo animals and places of worship.
Detailed Forecast:
27 December
Regions Affected: Hail and rain likely in Raisen, Sehore, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Sagar, Pandhurna, and Barwani, with wind speeds of 40-50 km/h.
Other Areas: Districts like Bhopal, Vidisha, Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, and Jabalpur may witness light rain and thunderstorms.
28 December
Hailstorm Alert: Likely in Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat.
Rainy and Windy Conditions: Expected in districts such as Bhopal, Sehore, Vidisha, and several others across northern and eastern MP.
29 December
Dense Fog Warning: Light to moderate fog will cover central and northern districts, including Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur.
30 December
Extended Fog Alert: Fog is expected to persist across districts like Singrauli, Rewa, and Satna, with cold conditions intensifying.
Minimum night temperatures have risen slightly, but daytime temperatures continue to dip.
Bhopal recorded a low of 14.4°C, Indore 16.9°C, Gwalior 11.9°C, and Jabalpur 13.8°C.
