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The cold has made a comeback in Madhya Pradesh, with temperatures dropping significantly over the past few days. The impact of Western Disturbance in North India has led to an increase in wind speed across the state, reaching 12 to 15 km per hour on Thursday. As a result, nighttime temperatures dropped to 7 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures hovered around 23 degrees Celsius. Several cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior, experienced a noticeable drop in temperature.
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature may decrease further from Friday, but a rise of 2 to 3 degrees is also expected in the coming days. Meteorologist Pramod Kumar Raikwar explained that fluctuations in temperature will continue throughout February due to active Western Disturbances over Jammu and Kashmir. While a drop in temperature has been observed, a slight increase is expected from Friday onwards.
Western disturbances and impact
February often witnesses the activity of multiple Western Disturbances, leading to frequent changes in temperature. However, no rainfall is expected in the state at present.
On Thursday, significant drops in daytime temperatures were recorded in various parts of Madhya Pradesh:
|
City |
Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
|
Pachmarhi |
23.4 |
|
Bhopal |
26.6 |
|
Indore |
27.3 |
|
Gwalior |
27.1 |
|
Ujjain |
28.5 |
|
Jabalpur |
26.2 |
Several other cities, including Raisen, Damoh, Khajuraho, Narsinghpur, Rewa, and Sagar, also recorded temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. A decline in nighttime temperatures was observed between Wednesday and Thursday.
|
Date |
Weather Prediction |
|
February 14 |
Daytime temperatures may rise slightly, but nights and mornings will remain cool. |
|
February 15 |
Both day and night temperatures will see a gradual increase. |
February trends
Over the past 10 years, February has seen a combination of cold nights, warm days, and occasional rainfall. A similar pattern is expected this year.
|
City |
Expected Daytime Temp (°C) |
Expected Nighttime Temp (°C) |
|
Bhopal |
Above 30 |
10-14 |
|
Indore |
Above 30 |
10-14 |
|
Ujjain |
Above 30 |
10-14 |
|
Gwalior |
Below 5 |
Coldest in February |
|
Jabalpur |
Warm Days, Cool Nights |
- |
This winter season has been particularly severe, with both November and December breaking temperature records.
|
Month |
Temperature Record |
|
November |
Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 36 years. |
|
December |
Several cities, including Bhopal, experienced extreme cold, with a cold wave lasting nine days. December's chill was more severe than January, breaking a 58-year record. |
While January saw periods of extreme cold, it was not as severe as past years. There were two major cold spells and occasional drizzle, but no heavy rainfall or hailstorms, which are common in January.
|
City |
Weather Patterns |
|
Bhopal |
Nights are cold, and days can be hot. Rain has been recorded only three times in February over the past decade. The coldest night on record was 1.7°C on February 11, 1950. |
|
Indore |
Rainfall in February is rare. The lowest temperature on record is 2.8°C, recorded in 1929. |
|
Gwalior |
Experiences severe cold due to direct northern winds. The lowest recorded temperature was 0.3°C in 1974. |
|
Jabalpur |
After mid-February, daytime temperatures exceed 30°C, while nighttime temperatures stay around 11°C. The coldest February temperature was 0°C in 1905. |
|
Ujjain |
Experiences a mix of heat, cold, and occasional rain. The coldest night was 1°C on February 1, 2008. |
As winter gradually transitions to spring, residents of Madhya Pradesh should be prepared for fluctuating temperatures and occasional chilly nights.
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