The monsoon has not fully withdrawn from Madhya Pradesh, but the nip in the air has already begun. On Friday, Bhopal recorded a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. The drop in temperature across the state marks the arrival of mild cold, with northern winds bringing chill from the Himalayas.
Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand has shifted the wind direction, pushing cold air into central India. The effect is visible in Madhya Pradesh, where 22 cities reported temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius on Thursday night. Rajgarh was the coldest at 14.6 degrees Celsius.
| City | Temperature (°C) | Weather Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Rajgarh | 14.6 | Clear sky, cold morning |
| Indore | 15.5 | Sunny with cool breeze |
| Dhar | 16.5 | Mildly cloudy |
| Betul | 17.2 | Clear, breezy |
| Guna | 17.6 | Light morning fog |
| Khandwa | 17.0 | Clear, dry |
| Bhopal | 18.0 | Sunny, mild cold |
| Ujjain | 18.5 | Bright sun, cool air |
| Gwalior | 18.9 | Sunny with chill wind |
| Jabalpur | 21.0 | Slight drizzle expected |
The Meteorological Department has confirmed that the monsoon is in its final phase. Senior scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said, “Light drizzle may continue in the eastern districts till October 14. After that, clear and dry weather will prevail in most parts of Madhya Pradesh.”
On Friday, monsoon withdrew from more than 40 districts, including Bhopal, Indore, Dhar, Burhanpur, Vidisha, and Betul. In the next two days, it is expected to retreat from the remaining eastern districts such as Singrauli, Sidhi, Shahdol, and Balaghat.
While the western and central regions are cooling down, some parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh continue to get intermittent rain. Malajkhand in Balaghat received around one inch of rain on Friday. The weather turned pleasant in Mandla, Seoni, and Umaria due to light showers.
Despite the late rains, the state’s monsoon performance has been mixed. Guna recorded the highest rainfall this season with 65.6 inches. Mandla and Raisen followed closely with more than 62 inches each. Sheopur and Ashoknagar also received more than 56 inches.
In contrast, districts like Shajapur, Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani, and Dhar saw the least rainfall, ranging from 28.9 to 33.6 inches.
The eastern divisions of Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol witnessed heavy rains throughout the monsoon. Several districts, including Chhatarpur, Mandla, and Tikamgarh, reported above-normal rainfall. The Gwalior-Chambal region also fared well, with all eight districts surpassing their expected rainfall levels.
As the monsoon exits, mornings in cities like Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal are turning cooler. The wind carries a hint of freshness that residents associate with the start of winter. The coming week is expected to bring lower temperatures and dry air, signaling a seasonal shift.
“The transition from rain to chill has been smooth this year,” said Dr. Surendran. “People can expect comfortable days and slightly cold nights across the state.”
From farmers preparing for post-harvest tasks to city dwellers enjoying the sunshine, Madhya Pradesh is moving from monsoon clouds to winter calm. The air feels cleaner, skies look clearer, and the state stands ready for the next season.
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