The weather in Madhya Pradesh will change again from February 2 as cold conditions return. The night temperature may drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, bringing a fresh wave of chilly weather. Due to an approaching Western Disturbance, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for Gwalior and Ujjain divisions. Before this, residents will experience a brief respite from the severe cold.
According to the IMD, light rain is expected in Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Guna, Ashoknagar, and Shivpuri on February 2. Day and night temperatures may drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius due to changing weather patterns.
Weather change factors
Two new Western Disturbances will activate on February 1 and 3, impacting western and northern Madhya Pradesh with possible rainfall. Jet stream winds are blowing at 278 km/hour at 12.6 km altitude in northwest India. A cyclonic circulation system is also active, contributing to the weather shift.
| Date | Weather Condition |
|---|---|
| January 30 | Relief from intense cold; slight temperature |
| January 31 | Similar weather with cloud cover in some areas |
| February 2 | Drop in temperature; possible rain in some regions |
Rising January temperatures
Recently, several cities in Madhya Pradesh experienced warmer days due to intense sunshine. On Wednesday, Mandla recorded the highest temperature at 32 degrees Celsius. Betul, Narmadapuram, Ratlam, Ujjain, and Seoni recorded temperatures above 31 degrees Celsius, while Bhopal, Dhar, Guna, Indore, Khargone, and Sagar saw temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
Night temperatures have remained low in Bhopal, Jabalpur, Kalyanpur, Umaria, Deora, Rajgarh, Khajuraho, Amarkantak, Chitrakoot, Mandla, Raisen, Rewa, Damoh, and Tikamgarh, where temperatures dropped below 10 degrees Celsius.
| City | Record Low Temperature (°C) | Record High Temperature (°C) | Maximum 24-Hour Rainfall |
| Bhopal | 0.6 (Jan 18, 1935) | 33 (Jan 26, 2009) | 2 inches (Jan 6, 2004) |
| Indore | -1.1 (Jan 16, 1935) | 33.9 (Jan 27, 1990) | 3 inches (Jan 6, 1920) |
| Jabalpur | 1.1 (Jan 7, 1946) | 33.4 (Jan 7, 1973) | 2.5 inches (Jan 24, 1919) |
| Gwalior | -1.1 (Jan 24, 1954) | – | 2.1 inches (Jan 8, 1926) |
| Ujjain | 0 (Jan 22, 1962) | – | 1.25 inches (Jan 11, 1987) |
Indore weather update
Indore’s temperatures are rising, making it feel more like summer. On Wednesday, the day temperature reached 30.6°C, marking a 3-degree increase, while the night temperature rose to 14°C. Meteorologists predict cold conditions will return after February 2 due to Western disturbances.
During the day, wind speeds reached 13 km/h, but strong sunshine kept temperatures high. Morning weather remained clear, with bright sunlight, reducing the impact of cold.
| Date | Daytime Temperature (°C) | Night Temperature (°C) |
| Jan 1 | 24.2 (-1) | 9.4 (-1) |
| Jan 5 | 30.2 (+4) | 13.1 (+1) |
| Jan 10 | 27.2 (+1) | 14.2 (+4) |
| Jan 15 | 27 (+1) | 16.6 (+7) |
| Jan 20 | 28 (+2) | 12.7 (+3) |
| Jan 25 | 27 (+1) | 13.6 (+3) |
| Jan 29 | 30.6 (+3) | 15 (+4) |
Madhya Pradesh residents should prepare for colder conditions starting February 2, with a drop in temperatures and chances of rain in certain regions.
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