Cold conditions are tightening their grip on Madhya Pradesh. The state is seeing a sharp drop in temperatures, and the chill is likely to continue for two more days. A warning is in place for six districts, including Bhopal and Indore. The Meteorological Department says the fall in temperature is linked to snowfall in the northern mountains. The impact is now visible across central India.
Shajapur recorded the lowest temperature in the past 24 hours at 6.4 degrees Celsius. Rajgarh followed with 6.5 degrees. Fifteen cities stayed below the 10-degree mark. A senior weather official said, “The cold wave will remain active for the next two days. People may see some relief after that.”
Cold weather grips Madhya Pradesh
Residents in Bhopal and Indore are feeling the cold far earlier than usual. This November has already broken long-standing records. Bhopal reported its coldest November in 84 years. Indore recorded its lowest November night in 25 years. The drop has surprised many people who normally expect a slow shift toward winter.
Night temperatures are falling steadily, and the pattern shows that the cold set in from the first week of November. For a decade, November has shown a mix of cold and light rain in the state. The same trend is visible this year. The rapid fall in temperature suggests the season has arrived ahead of its usual pace.
The weather office says a low-pressure area will form in the southeastern Gulf on November 22. This could affect the wind pattern over central India. Before that, the cold wave will keep temperatures low across the state. The department says, “The current conditions will continue. The next two days will stay cold in many districts.”
The state recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees in several major cities on Tuesday-Wednesday night. Bhopal was at 7.8 degrees, while Indore recorded 6.9 degrees. Ujjain touched 9.5 degrees, and Jabalpur reached 9.9 degrees. Pachmarhi dropped to 6.6 degrees. Other cities like Shivpuri, Khargone and Rewa hovered close to the 9 or 10-degree mark. Many places between 10 and 13 degrees still felt colder due to winds sweeping in from the north.
City-wise temperatures
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 7.8 | Cold wave |
| Indore | 6.9 | Cold wave |
| Shajapur | 6.4 | Cold wave |
| Rajgarh | 6.5 | Cold wave |
| Ujjain | 9.5 | Clear and cold |
| Jabalpur | 9.9 | Clear and cold |
| Pachmarhi | 6.6 | Cold morning |
The cold wave alert today covers Bhopal, Indore, Dewas, Sehore, Shajapur and Rajgarh. These districts are likely to see icy winds during morning and night. Earlier this week, the cold wave had also affected Khandwa, Khargone, Shahdol and Jabalpur. Shajapur even recorded a cold day, marked by a low day-time temperature.
People in many towns say they noticed the change early this year. Shops selling warm clothes have seen more visitors. Morning joggers and office-goers are stepping out in layers. Schoolchildren in several cities began their day under thick fog and strong winds. The shift feels sharper because October brought more rain than usual. Instead of the regular 1.3 inches, the state received 2.8 inches, a jump of 121 percent.
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