Madhya Pradesh will experience relief from the cold wave. Moderate to dense fog is expected in specific regions over the next three days, but temperatures will rise starting Tuesday, providing respite to residents.
On Monday, thick fog blanketed several parts of the state, including Gwalior, Datia, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Visibility was significantly reduced, especially in Mauganj, where roads were deserted in the early hours.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a moderate to dense fog alert in Gwalior, Chambal, and Rewa divisions for three days. However, cold wave conditions are expected to ease from Tuesday.
Temperature trends across the state
Eastern Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions, continue to record low night temperatures. Over the weekend, Kalyanpur in Shahdol was the coldest spot at 3.4°C, followed by Mandla at 4.3°C.
Here’s a snapshot of temperatures in key cities:
| City | Night Temperature (°C) | Day Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyanpur | 3.4 | – |
| Mandla | 4.3 | – |
| Jabalpur | 7.6 | – |
| Bhopal | 9.9 | – |
| Gwalior | 8.5 | – |
| Indore | 13.8 | – |
| Ujjain | 12.2 | – |
Due to the persistent cold and foggy conditions, the IMD has recommended certain measures:
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Schools in cities with night temperatures below 8°C and day temperatures under 22°C should consider declaring holidays.
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Improved hospital treatment arrangements.
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Restricting outdoor labour during the night and early morning hours.
Historical weather records in major cities
Several Madhya Pradesh cities experienced extreme January weather:
| City | Record Low (°C) | Record High (°C) | Rainfall Records |
| Bhopal | 0.6 (Jan 18, 1935) | 33 (Jan 26, 2009) | Max 2 inches (Jan 6, 2004) |
| Indore | -1.1 (Jan 16, 1935) | 33.9 (Jan 27, 1990) | Max 3 inches (Jan 6, 1920) |
| Jabalpur | 1.1 (Jan 7, 1946) | 33.4 (Jan 7, 1973) | Max 2.5 inches (Jan 24, 1919) |
| Gwalior | -1.1 (Jan 24, 1954) | – | Max 2.1 inches (Jan 8, 1926) |
| Ujjain | 0 (Jan 22, 1962) | – | Max 1.25 inches (Jan 11, 1987) |
Outlook for the coming days
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January 21: Fog will persist in Gwalior, Datia, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli.
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January 22: Fog will persist in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, and Datia.
Despite ongoing fog and chilly nights in Madhya Pradesh, the forecasted rise in temperatures from Tuesday offers hope for improved conditions. Residents are advised to follow the IMD’s guidelines to stay safe and minimise the impact of the cold weather.
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