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Cold winds have gripped Madhya Pradesh, making people shiver. The temperature has dropped by up to 5 degrees in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior. The entire state is experiencing a cold wave, with no immediate relief.
Cold winds have been blowing continuously for the past three days, pushing temperatures down. The night temperature has dipped to around 10 degrees Celsius, while the daytime temperature remains close to 25 degrees.
Coldest districts in last 24 hours
Several districts in Madhya Pradesh have experienced intense cold waves, including:
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Rajgarh
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Raisen
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Dhar
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Shajapur
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Sehore
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Neemuch
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Mandsaur
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Chhatarpur
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Umaria
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Shahdol
Cold winds affected Vidisha, Jhabua, Guna, Datia, Morena, Tikamgarh, and Satna. In Kalyanpur, Khajuraho, and Pachmarhi, the minimum temperature dropped below 10 degrees Celsius.
Strong winds have worsened the cold across the state. In many cities, wind speeds reached 30 km/h. In Bhopal, the wind blew at 15-17 km/h, while Indore, Gwalior, and Ujjain also experienced strong gusts.
On Friday, Bhopal recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 23.2 degrees Celsius, a drop of 4.4 degrees in a day. Other notable temperatures included:
|
City |
Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
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Bhopal |
23.2 |
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Raisen |
23.5 |
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Rewa |
23.8 |
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Pachmarhi |
24.4 |
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Satna |
24.9 |
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Gwalior |
25.4 |
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Indore |
24.8 |
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Ujjain |
26.0 |
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February 8: Cold winds will keep the day cool. The night temperature may drop further.
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February 9: A slight increase in maximum temperature is expected, bringing relief from the cold.
Why is weather changing?
The sudden temperature drop is due to jet stream winds blowing at 259 km/h at 12.6 km altitude over northwest India. Snowfall in northern regions is also affecting Madhya Pradesh’s weather.
Over the past decade, February has shown a mixed trend in Madhya Pradesh, with cold nights, warm days, and occasional rain. This year follows a similar pattern, with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees and nighttime temperatures ranging between 10-14 degrees.
|
City |
Coldest Night (°C) |
Hottest Day (°C) |
Rainfall Trend |
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Bhopal |
1.7 (1950) |
37.6 (2006) |
Rare (3 times in 10 years) |
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Indore |
2.8 (1929) |
37.9 (2006) |
No significant trend |
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Gwalior |
0.3 (1974) |
37.2 (2014) |
Once in 100 years (1898) |
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Jabalpur |
0.0 (1905) |
37.6 (1966) |
Frequent rain |
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Ujjain |
1.0 (2008) |
39.0 (Year unknown) |
No rain for the 4 years. |
This winter has been one of the coldest in years, with November and December breaking records. Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 36 years, while December was colder than January. The state experienced nine days of cold wave in December.
Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal installed heaters to protect animals from extreme cold.
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Temples are arranged to protect deities from the cold.
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Authorities advised residents to wear warm clothes and avoid outdoor activities during peak cold hours.
Madhya Pradesh is experiencing one of the coldest Februarys in recent years. While the cold wave will persist for the next few days, temperatures are expected to rise after February 9. Residents should take precautions and stay updated with weather forecasts.
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