Cold air has gripped Madhya Pradesh. The drop came fast and caught families off guard. Many districts recorded their lowest temperature of the season, yet most schools still open early in the morning. Parents say the wait for new orders is turning tough for children who leave home before sunrise.
Fog covered parts of Bhopal in the morning. The city touched 6.4°C on Saturday and Sunday night. Indore saw the same number. Jabalpur stood at 8.5°C and Gwalior at 10.1°C. In many homes, people woke up to icy winds blowing through doors and windows.
Cold weather Hits MP Early
Gwalior shifted school timings from November 1 and now starts classes after 8 am. Chhindwara fixed 8:30 am as the earliest start. Dewas collector Rituraj Singh moved all schools to a 10 am opening. Jhabua collector Neha Meena ordered nursery to class III to start after 9 am and higher classes after 8 am.
In Bhopal and Indore, most schools still open at 7.30 am. Vans and buses begin rounds at 6.30 am. Bhopal collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh said, “The timing will be increased after talking to the district education officer.” Indore collector Shivam Verma said there is no cold day situation yet, but decisions will follow if the chill rises.
In Ujjain, ADPC Girish Tiwari said no move has been made so far. Families hope for a clear decision before the cold deepens.
Chhindwara is facing stronger cold than usual for mid-November. The district touched 9.2°C on Saturday night. Rural areas slipped to 7.5°C. Winds from Uttarakhand, Himachal, and Kashmir carried sharp cold into the plains. The sun appears each morning but brings little relief in the first hours of the day.
Markets now fill early with people drinking hot tea. Some sit near roadside fires. Villagers say this year’s cold came early. Morning walkers wait for sunlight. Doctors warn elders and children to use warm clothes to avoid illness.
Rajgarh remained the coldest district for ten straight days. It hit 6°C on Sunday. Girwar in Shajapur matched this mark. Kalyanpur in Shahdol stayed close at 6.2°C. Bhopal and Indore stood at 6.4°C. The state feels the impact of northern snowfall, and more drop is expected in the next 48 hours.
A cold wave alert covers 23 districts. Night temperatures may fall further, and winds may turn stronger. Many families worry that early school timings will add risk in the coming days. The push for quick administrative decisions is rising across the state.
Jabalpur Forecast
| Date | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | 28 | 13 | Sunny |
| Nov 18 | 31 | 11 | Hazy |
| Nov 19 | 31 | 12 | Sunny |
| Nov 20 | 31 | 12 | Sunny |
| Nov 21 | 30 | 12 | Clear |
Bhopal Forecast
| Date | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | 28 | 14 | Sunny |
| Nov 18 | 31 | 13 | Sunny |
| Nov 19 | 30 | 14 | Sunny |
| Nov 20 | 31 | 13 | Sunny |
| Nov 21 | 30 | 12 | Clear |
Indore Forecast
| Date | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | 29 | 13 | Sunny |
| Nov 18 | 31 | 11 | Sunny |
| Nov 19 | 31 | 11 | Sunny |
| Nov 20 | 32 | 12 | Sunny |
| Nov 21 | 30 | 11 | Clear |
Gwalior Forecast
| Date | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | 28 | 14 | Hazy sunshine |
| Nov 18 | 31 | 12 | Hazy sunshine |
| Nov 19 | 30 | 13 | Sunny |
| Nov 20 | 30 | 12 | Sunny |
| Nov 21 | 29 | 12 | Clear |
Parents across the state say the cold is manageable at home but not for small children waiting outdoors for school transport. Many ask for quick action so that young students do not face long mornings in freezing air.
The coming days will show whether districts still waiting for orders shift schedules or keep them unchanged. For now, the cold keeps rising and families continue to adjust their routine around the early winter snap.
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