Cold Weather Grips Madhya Pradesh, Mercury Dips Below 10°C

Madhya Pradesh is facing an early winter chill this November. The state has recorded the lowest temperatures of the season, with the mercury dipping below 10°C in 11 cities. A cold wave alert has been issued for 23 districts, including Bhopal and Indore, for the next four days. The chill has gripped both the mornings and nights, leaving residents struggling to cope with the sudden drop in temperature.

Meteorologist P.K. Shah explained that “Western disturbances in the Himalayan region became active a week ago.” As a result, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh are receiving heavy snowfall. The cold winds blowing south from these regions are intensifying the chill in Madhya Pradesh. This cold wave has arrived earlier than usual, breaking temperature records in several cities.

Bhopal and Indore have both seen record lows for November in the past two decades. Bhopal recorded 8.3°C, while Indore dropped to 8.4°C, the coldest since 2015 and 2000 respectively. In Jabalpur, the temperature touched 9.7°C, marking the season’s coldest night. Rajgarh was the coldest in the state with 8°C. The freezing winds have also reached the eastern parts of the state, including Jabalpur, Rewa, and Shahdol, where the cold has deepened in the last few days.

The Dewas district administration has changed school timings due to the intense cold. Collector Rituraj Singh announced that all schools from nursery to class 12 will start only after 10 a.m. This order applies to all government and private institutions to protect children from early-morning exposure.

Interestingly, cities in Madhya Pradesh are currently colder than Shimla, Dehradun, and Mussoorie, despite ongoing snowfall in those areas. The reason lies in the continuous flow of dry, icy winds across the plains. Pachmarhi, the state’s only hill station, is witnessing milder nights but colder days, with daytime temperatures around 23.6°C.

Records show that this November’s temperatures have dropped faster than usual. The weather department says cold conditions will continue, especially in Gwalior-Chambal, where north winds hit directly. The next few nights will remain freezing, and mornings foggy. Meteorologists predict a slight rise in temperature only after November 20.

Jabalpur 10-Day Forecast

Bhopal 10-Day Forecast

Indore 10-Day Forecast

Gwalior 10-Day Forecast

The cold wave has affected daily routines, from school schedules to morning markets. The Meteorological Department recommends wearing warm clothing, especially for children and the elderly. With the winter season starting early, residents should brace for a long and chilly spell ahead.

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