Madhya Pradesh is experiencing sharp weather contrasts as temperatures soar past 30 degrees Celsius during the day while nights remain bitterly cold across the state.
15 Cities Cross 30 Degrees
On Tuesday, 15 cities including Bhopal and Indore recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. Narmadapuram emerged as the hottest location, reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, nights told a different story. Eleven cities shivered below 10 degrees, with Kalyanpur in Shahdol district recording the state’s lowest minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius on Monday night.
The temperature divide reflects unusual weather patterns gripping the region. Other cities experiencing frigid nights included Karundi at 5.9 degrees, Amarkantak at 8.2 degrees, and both Pachmarhi and Umaria at 8.4 degrees. Rewa, Shivpuri, Mandla, Datia, and Naugaon also remained in single digits.
The Meteorological Department attributes the warm days to two active weather systems, a cyclonic circulation and a western disturbance, though both remain too weak to produce significant rainfall. Strong sunshine blanketed most areas including Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain on Tuesday, driving temperatures upward.
However, relief may arrive soon. Weather scientists predict a notable shift after February 13 when a new western disturbance affects the western Himalayan region. This system could trigger snowfall and rain in mountainous areas, with ripple effects reaching Madhya Pradesh.
Temperature Drop Expected Mid-February
According to meteorological forecasts, day and night temperatures may drop by three to four degrees once the system passes and snow melts. Cold winds from the north will intensify the chill, particularly during evenings and early mornings.
The immediate forecast shows temperatures continuing to rise through February 12, with strong daytime sunshine expected. By February 13, the mercury could climb another three to four degrees before the anticipated drop takes hold. The cold wave will strengthen between February 13 and 15 as the western disturbance’s influence spreads.
Cities like Damoh, Khajuraho, Mandla, Sagar, Tikamgarh, Betul, Guna, Dhar, Khandwa, Khargone, Raisen, and Ratlam joined the 30-degree club on Tuesday, marking the growing warmth during daylight hours.
Residents should prepare for fluctuating conditions. While afternoons may feel summer-like, nights and early mornings will maintain their winter bite, especially in rural and forested areas. The weather department advises monitoring forecasts closely as the western disturbance approaches mid-February.
This temperature rollercoaster highlights the transitional nature of late winter in central India, where competing weather systems create dramatic daily variations before spring fully arrives.
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