Madhya Pradesh’s weather has changed dramatically with cloudy skies, drizzle, and biting cold affecting many regions. Bhopal experienced light rain on Monday morning, leading to a significant temperature drop and increased chill. Similar conditions are reported across the state, making it harder for people to cope with the cold.
In Umaria, where the cold has been severe, the district collector has declared a one-day holiday for all government and private schools for classes 1 to 8 to protect young students from the harsh weather.
Makar Sankranti celebrations may be impacted in the Malwa-Nimar region, including Indore and Ujjain. With cloudy skies and drizzle expected, kite flying – a popular tradition – might face interruptions.
Rain has been reported across various districts in the last two days. On Sunday, Betul, Damoh, Rewa, Satna, and Umaria received rainfall, with Damoh recording the highest at 7 mm. Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Jabalpur remained cloudy, adding to the chill.
Cold has intensified due to icy winds from North India. On Sunday, winds at 260 km/h caused a sharp drop in daytime temperatures. However, nighttime temperatures have risen slightly, bringing some relief.
In Bhopal, the daytime temperature dropped to 21.8°C after a fall of 5.2°C. Visibility was reduced to 500 to 1,000 meters in the morning due to dense fog. Indore’s temperature fell by 5°C to 22.4°C. Guna saw a 7.6°C drop to 18.2°C. Umaria remained the coldest place in the state, with the temperature plummeting to 18°C.
Notable temperatures included 22.5°C in Ujjain, 20.5°C in Jabalpur, and 23.7°C in Dhar. Chhindwara and Balaghat experienced dense fog, with visibility dropping to 50 to 200 meters, creating challenges for commuters.
The Meteorological Department forecasts similar weather for the next four days due to Western Disturbances. On January 13, fog is expected in Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, and Datia. Cloudy skies and possible drizzle are predicted for Indore, Ujjain, Guna, Shivpuri, and Ashoknagar on January 14. Light rain may occur in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and other districts on January 15. On January 16, clouds and drizzle are likely in Gwalior, Morena, and nearby areas.
This winter has been harsh in Madhya Pradesh, breaking several records. In December, Bhopal’s cold broke a 58-year record. School timings were adjusted, and heaters were installed in places like Van Vihar National Park to protect animals from the freezing conditions.
Historical data highlights extreme winters in Madhya Pradesh. In Indore, the lowest January temperature was -1.1°C on January 16, 1935. Gwalior faced extreme cold from northern winds, with the lowest recorded temperature of -1.1°C on January 24, 1954. In Ujjain, temperatures dropped to 0°C on January 22, 1962.
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