Cold continue in Madhya Pradesh, temperatures below 12°C in 11 cities

Parts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and Jabalpur, are experiencing cold conditions, with night temperatures below 12°C in 11 cities. Hill stations like Pachmarhi, Khajuraho, and Mandla also recorded low temperatures. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to rise again from Thursday, with an increase of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.

Mild winter chills Madhya Pradesh

For the past four days, mild cold has prevailed across the state. Some cities recorded temperatures below 10°C. On Monday-Tuesday night, Girwar in Shajapur recorded 8.8°C, Awari in Ashoknagar recorded 9.5°C, and Kalyanpur in Shahdol recorded 9.9°C. Other affected cities include Bhopal, Jabalpur, Rajgarh, Umaria, Khajuraho, and Mandla.

On Tuesday, a mixed weather was observed. While the sun was shining, temperatures remained high, with many cities, including Bhopal, recording daytime temperatures of 31°C or more.

The Meteorological Department attributes this fluctuating weather to the active Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulation System. According to meteorologist Pramod Kumar Raikwar, multiple western disturbances occur in February, leading to temperature variations. However, no rainfall is expected in the coming days.

On February 26, day temperatures are expected to rise, and some places may experience cloudy conditions. By February 27, both day and night temperatures are likely to increase, a trend that may continue for the next couple of days.

Looking at the last decade's data, February in Madhya Pradesh has generally been marked by cold nights and warm days, with occasional rainfall. Similar conditions are expected this year as well. Cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain are likely to see maximum temperatures above 30°C, while nighttime temperatures could remain between 10 to 14°C. Gwalior tends to be the coldest city in February, with minimum temperatures often dropping below 5°C.

Recent winters in Madhya Pradesh

This winter season was particularly cold, breaking several records. In November, Bhopal saw its coldest temperatures in 36 years, while other cities also recorded temperatures 7°C below normal.

The month of December was colder than January in many areas. Bhopal witnessed its coldest December in 58 years, with a cold wave lasting for nine days. Schools were forced to change their schedules, and heaters were installed at Van Vihar National Park to protect animals.

January started with intense cold for 10-15 days, followed by a slight warming trend. There were two significant cold spells and three instances of drizzle. However, no heavy rain or hailstorms were recorded due to weak western disturbances.

In Bhopal, nights remain cold while days are hot. Maximum temperatures have crossed 35°C in four of the last 10 years, while night temperatures have dipped below 10°C seven times. The record lowest temperature was 1.7°C on February 11, 1950.

Indore does not see significant rainfall in February. The highest recorded temperature was 37.9°C on February 22, 2006, while the lowest was 2.8°C on February 1, 1929.

Gwalior consistently experiences severe cold due to northern winds. Night temperatures have remained below 7°C for the past 10 years, with a record low of 0.3°C in 1974.

Jabalpur experiences fluctuating weather, with maximum temperatures above 30°C in the latter half of February. The record low temperature was 0°C on February 2, 1905.

Ujjain experiences a mix of heat, cold, and rain. Daytime temperatures generally remain above 30°C, while nighttime temperatures drop below 10°C. The lowest recorded temperature was 1°C on February 1, 2008.

As temperatures are set to rise gradually in the coming days, residents can expect relief from the cold, but fluctuations may continue through the end of the month.

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