The cold conditions in Madhya Pradesh have taken another turn. Southern districts stayed cloudy on Sunday, while Bhopal saw a cool day. The Meteorological Department said there is no threat of a cold wave for the next five days. A western disturbance and a low-pressure area may create cloud cover in the southern region. Light drizzle is possible if the system strengthens.
Cold Eases in MP
Night temperatures in many parts of the state dropped below 10 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. Bhopal recorded 9.4 degrees. Pachmarhi was the coldest spot at 5.6 degrees. Visibility ranged between 500 and 1000 meters in Shajapur, Rewa, Satna and Narmadapuram. In Bhopal, fog starts forming after 10 pm.
Several other cities also reported low temperatures. Naugaon recorded 8.2 degrees. Narsinghpur and Mandsaur reached 8.6 degrees. Shajapur stood at 8.8 degrees and Rajgarh at 9 degrees. Larger cities stayed milder. Indore saw 11.7 degrees, Gwalior 12.1 degrees, Ujjain 12.5 degrees and Jabalpur 12.2 degrees.
Meteorologist Arun Sharma said the weather will stay clear across the state until November 28. He said there is no chance of rain. He noted that night temperatures may rise by one to two degrees. Morning and evening cold will stay firm. The department issued an advisory to avoid exposure to low temperatures.
Cold arrived earlier than usual
This year, the cold arrived earlier than usual. The season normally becomes harsher in late November. Premature snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir pushed cold winds toward Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal saw a 15-day cold wave. Officials said this was the longest since 1931. The minimum temperature in the city fell to 5.2 degrees, which set a new record. Indore also broke a 25-year record.
Despite slight relief, many cities continue to record night temperatures below 10 degrees. Bhopal and Indore both saw 9.4 degrees on Friday and Saturday night. Pachmarhi dropped to 6.2 degrees. Rajgarh touched 8.2 degrees. Khargone recorded 8.6 degrees. Naugaon reached 8.8 degrees and Narsinghpur 9.4 degrees. Other cities stayed above 10 degrees.
Weather scientist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said the wind pattern has shifted. She said this shift will raise both day and night temperatures. She confirmed there is no cold wave alert for the next five days.
Visibility fallen below 100 meters
Dense fog has started to build in several areas. In some places, visibility has fallen below 100 meters. Shajapur saw heavy fog on Saturday. In Akodia and Shujalpur, visibility dropped to 100 meters in the morning and vehicles used headlights throughout the period. Visibility remained around 1000 meters in Bhopal, Datia, Indore and Jabalpur. Guna, Gwalior, Satna, Rewa and Khajuraho recorded visibility between 500 and 1000 meters.
The weather department issued traffic, health and crop-related advisories. People have been urged to drive slowly in fog and use fog lights. Doctors advise covering the head, neck, fingers and toes during low temperatures. They suggest seeking medical attention when facing flu, cough or cold. Farmers have been asked to sow wheat, gram and mustard where soil moisture is sufficient and to avoid burning crop residue.
Two deaths have been linked to the cold so far. A man was found dead near the hospital intersection in Rewa’s Amahia police station area. Another person died earlier in Raisen. Families have claimed the deaths were caused by cold, though officials have not confirmed the cause.
Key city temperatures and forecasts
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 9.4 | Clear, fog at night |
| Pachmarhi | 5.6 | Cold, clear |
| Indore | 11.7 | Clear |
| Gwalior | 12.1 | Clear |
| Ujjain | 12.5 | Clear |
| Jabalpur | 12.2 | Clear |
| Naugaon | 8.2 | Cool, fog likely |
| Narsinghpur | 8.6 | Cool |
| Mandsaur | 8.6 | Cool |
| Shajapur | 8.8 | Dense fog |
| Rajgarh | 9 | Cool |
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