A sharp drop in temperature is about to sweep across Madhya Pradesh. Weather scientists say cold weather winds from recent snowfall in the northern hills are moving toward the state. As the snow melts, the winds gain strength and push deeper across central India. Officials expect a fall of two to three degrees in many cities over the next two days.
The Meteorological Department says a fresh western disturbance will reach the Himalayan region on December 5. Its effect will reach Madhya Pradesh shortly after. The system that passed earlier has already left a layer of snow in the mountains. As it melts, strong icy winds will travel directly toward Indore, Gwalior, Chambal, Ujjain and Sagar divisions. These areas will feel the sharpest chill.
Cold Wave Set to Grip Madhya Pradesh
The weather at Night have already dipped across several cities. Pachmarhi once again recorded the lowest reading at 6.7 degrees. Bhopal stood at 9.2 degrees. Indore recorded 8.4 degrees. Jabalpur reached 10.6 degrees. Ujjain stayed at 12 degrees and Gwalior at 14.6 degrees. Many parts of Shahdol, Umaria, Amarkantak, Shajapur, Rewa and Naugaon remained below 10 degrees. Daytime temperatures also stayed under 25 degrees in several places.
This pattern follows a long cold spell in November. Bhopal saw 15 straight days of cold wave conditions, the longest stretch since 1931. On November 17, the temperature touched 5.2 degrees, the lowest November reading on record. Indore also slipped to 6.4 degrees, the lowest in 25 years.
Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran said early snowfall in the northern states set the stage. “Snowfall began in the first week of November. Cold winds reached Madhya Pradesh much sooner this year,” she said. She added that a shift in wind direction near the end of the month brought a brief relief.
Winter peaks; winds deepen temperatures
December and January usually bring the strongest winter conditions. Northern winds travel deeper into the state during these two months. Data from the past decade shows a steady pattern of falling day and night temperatures. Western disturbances also trigger light winter rain in December, known locally as mavtha. These showers push temperatures down further. Weather staff expect a clear decline this year as well.
Forecasts point to severe cold in many districts. Gwalior, Chambal and Ujjain divisions are likely to feel the sharpest impact. Sehore and Vidisha in the Bhopal division may also see heavier chill. Parts of Sagar, Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mandla, Dindori, Dhar and Jhabua are on the list of areas expected to face long spells of cold wind. The cold wave may last 20 to 22 days in January.
DP Dubey, former director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, said global climate models had pointed to La Niña. “The cooling weather of the Pacific Ocean pushes colder air toward Asia and India. This is the same push that has gripped central India since November,” he said.
A sequence of western disturbances has kept winter activity steady. Light winter rain in districts like Bhopal, Ujjain, Mandsaur and Ratlam could drop temperatures by four to six degrees on some days. Indore, Dewas, Gwalior and Morena may also see repeated dips.
Temperature
| City | Temperature (°C) | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal | 9.2 | Colder nights ahead |
| Indore | 8.4 | Further drop expected |
| Gwalior | 14.6 | Sharp fall likely |
| Pachmarhi | 6.7 | Remains the coldest |
| Jabalpur | 10.6 | Slight fall expected |
| Ujjain | 12 | Cooler nights ahead |
The state now enters a long phase of winter. The next 48 hours will show how quickly the cold strengthens. You may want to track local forecasts and prepare for lower temperatures across the coming weeks.
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