Cold weather returns to Madhya Pradesh: fog, clouds, & a dip in temp

Over the next two days, Madhya Pradesh will experience varied weather. Gwalior and Chambal will see dense fog, while Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain will have cloudy skies. The Meteorological Department said the cold will intensify again from January 19-20, and the last week of January is expected to be particularly chilly.

On Friday morning, many districts, including Bhopal and Indore, were foggy, leading to a drop in temperature. The cold intensified in Shajapur and Sagar. Meanwhile, rain was recorded in Sheopur and Morena on Thursday due to a Western Disturbance.

In the last 24 hours, cities like Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Agar-Malwa, Dhar, Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Gwalior received rainfall. The Meteorological Department predicts rain will stop, but fog will increase in many regions.

The next Western Disturbance will be active from January 18, impacting northwestern India, including the Himalayas, and increasing icy winds. These winds will significantly drop temperatures in Madhya Pradesh, worsening the cold.

• January 18: Foggy conditions are expected in Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, Maihar, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli.

• January 19: The weather will remain clear, but fog will persist in the morning.

Cold tightens grip

On Thursday, Madhya Pradesh experienced severe cold, with day temperatures dropping by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius in several cities. Naugaon in Chhatarpur was the coldest, with a daytime temperature of 15.5°C. Other cities also saw a sharp decline in temperatures:

Gwalior was the coldest major city at 18.6°C. Other key temperatures were:

• Bhopal: 23.4°C

• Indore: 22.6°C

• Ujjain: 20.4°C

• Jabalpur: 25.8°C

Fog covered Gwalior and Chambal, while Morena and Sheopur had light rain. Night temperatures rose to 15°C in some cities.

January’s winter records in major cities

January is extremely cold in Madhya Pradesh, with surprising temperature trends in key cities:

Bhopal

• Coldest Night: 0.6°C on January 18, 1935

• Hottest Day: 33°C on January 26, 2009

• Highest 24-Hour Rainfall: 2 inches on January 6, 2004

• Highest Monthly Rainfall: 3.8 inches in January 1948

Indore

• Coldest Night: -1.1°C on January 16, 1935

• Coldest Night: -1.1°C on January 16, 1935

• Hottest Day: 33.9°C on January 27, 1990

• Highest 24-Hour Rainfall: 3 inches on January 6, 1920

Jabalpur

• Coldest Night: 1.1°C on January 7, 1946

• Hottest Day: 33.4°C on January 7, 1973

• Highest 24-Hour Rainfall: 2.5 inches on January 24, 1919

• Highest Monthly Rainfall: 8 inches in 1919

Gwalior

• Coldest Night: -1.1°C on January 24, 1954

• Coldest Recent Years: 1.9°C in 2018, 2.4°C in 2019

• Highest 24-Hour Rainfall: 2.1 inches on January 8, 1926

• Highest Monthly Rainfall: 3.1 inches in 1948

Ujjain

• Coldest Night: 0°C on January 22, 1962

• Coldest in Recent Years: Between 2°C and 5.8°C in the last 10 years

• Highest 24-Hour Rainfall: 1.25 inches on January 11, 1987

• Highest Monthly Rainfall: 2.2 inches in 1994

Why is Gwalior the coldest?

Gwalior and Chambal are the coldest regions in Madhya Pradesh due to northern winds bringing icy air from the Himalayas. The area has recorded some of the lowest temperatures in the state.

Since 2014, it has rained in January for 9 years, showing Gwalior’s winter is cold and wet.

Due to fog, clouds, and Western Disturbances affecting Madhya Pradesh, the next few days will bring severe cold. Temperatures will drop, and fog will increase in northern and central areas. Residents should prepare for chilly mornings and freezing nights, especially with icy winds on January 19.

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