Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a brief reprieve from the severe cold, with rainfall and hailstorms predicted over the next two days due to a Western Disturbance. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for rain in 34 districts and hailstorms in 7 districts, including Narmadapuram, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Harda, Betul, and Burhanpur. The cold is expected to intensify again from January 13, with icy winds dropping temperatures further.
Meteorologist VS Yadav explained that the current weather is influenced by a Western Disturbance, which will bring rain and hailstorms but also temporarily increase day and night temperatures. However, as the system moves forward, the impact of cold winds from northern regions like Jammu and Kashmir will cause temperatures to plummet again.
Weather updates for January 11–13
| Date | Weather |
|---|---|
| January 11 | Hailstorms expected in Narmadapuram, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Harda, Betul, and Burhanpur. Rain in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Pandhurna. |
| January 12 | Rain likely in Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Maihar, Damoh, Katni, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, Betul. |
| January 13 | Clear weather with a significant drop in temperature due to icy winds from northern regions. |
On Friday, the day temperatures in many cities increased slightly. The highest recorded temperatures were 27.2°C in Indore, 25.8°C in Bhopal, and 28°C in Ujjain. In contrast, Pachmarhi remained the coldest place with a temperature of 2.3°C, followed by Kalyanpur at 2.8°C and Mandla at 3.5°C.
The intense cold of the past few days has been attributed to icy winds and snowmelt in northern India. This has led to mercury levels dropping significantly, particularly during nighttime. The Meteorological Department predicts that this month’s cold wave may last for 20–22 days, breaking past records.
Authorities have taken measures to help residents cope with the cold. Schools in several districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior, have adjusted timings, while heaters have been installed in Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park to protect animals. Residents are advised to stay warm, use bonfires, and take precautions against the cold.
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