Madhya Pradesh’s weather is changing, with a slight statewide temperature increase relieving cold in regions previously affected by severe cold waves. Interestingly, both the highest and lowest temperatures in the state were recorded in Mandla district.
Dr. Ved Prakash Singh, a weather expert from the Madhya Pradesh Meteorological Department, said, “The Sun’s movement towards Uttarayan is contributing to rising temperatures, expected to bring slight warmth, easing the cold.” Mandla recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 28.2°C and the lowest minimum temperature at 3°C.
Temperature in Madhya Pradesh
Several districts in the state recorded varying temperatures, reflecting changing weather. While maximum temperatures in most regions ranged between 23°C and 28°C, minimum temperatures varied significantly.
| District/City | Maximum Temperature (°C) | Minimum Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Mandla | 28.2 | 3 |
| Khandwa, Khargone, Ujjain | 27 | 9-10 |
| Bhopal, Gwalior, Raisen | 25-26 | 5-6 |
| Rajgarh, Umaria | – | 4 |
| Panchmarhi | – | 1.9 |
In Panchmarhi, the temperature dropped to a chilling 1.9°C, making it one of the coldest spots after Mandla. Other districts like Rajgarh and Umaria recorded minimum temperatures around 4°C, while Narmadapuram, Khandwa, and Khargone experienced slightly higher minimum temperatures of 9-10°C.
Air quality
Madhya Pradesh also saw notable improvements in air quality in many regions. Maihar emerged as the cleanest city with an AQI of 95, marking it as one of the best air quality indices in the state and the country.
| City | AQI |
|---|---|
| Maihar | 95 |
| Bhopal | 130 |
| Indore | 136 |
| Burhanpur | 152 |
| Jabalpur | 163 |
The AQI in Bhopal showed improvement at 130, while cities like Indore and Burhanpur recorded moderate air quality levels.
Weather forecast and alerts
The Meteorological Department has issued several weather alerts for the coming days:
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Fog: Light to moderate fog is expected in Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Satna, and Rewa districts over the next 24 hours.
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Cold Wave Warning: A yellow alert has been issued for cold waves in Bhopal, Raisen, Shahdol, Rajgarh, Jabalpur, and Mandla.
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Thunderstorms: Thunderstorms and strong winds are predicted in Sheopur Kalan, Guna, Shivpuri, Tikamgarh, and Chhatarpur on January 11.
In the past 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh has had dry weather with no significant changes in minimum temperatures. However, cold waves and icy winds have caused temperatures to drop by 2-3°C in several regions, affecting daily life in Indore, Bhopal, and Ujjain.
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