The weather in Madhya Pradesh has taken a sudden turn as cold winds from the north have brought a significant drop in temperature across the state. The mercury has fallen below 10 degrees Celsius in 13 cities, making March unusually chilly. The Meteorological Department predicts that this cold spell will continue for the next two days before temperatures gradually rise.
Dr. Divya E. Surendran, Senior Meteorologist, said, “There will be mild cold in the state for the next three days. After this, the mercury will increase, and the effect of heat will be seen day and night.”
She adds, “The effect of cold is being observed due to northern winds over the last 2-3 days. In many cities, temperatures have dropped to 6 degrees, leading to cold wave conditions. However, wind speed is now reducing, and its direction will shift. This will gradually decrease the cold. After March 15, some cities may see daytime temperatures reaching 40°C and nighttime temperatures exceeding 18°C.”
Cold wave conditions in many cities
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has been experiencing cold winds at speeds of 35-40 km/h. As a result, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius. The effect of snowfall in North India is being felt in the state, causing a nearly 10-degree drop in temperature over just 10 hours.
Indore has also seen a sharp dip in both day and night temperatures. The daytime temperature has fallen by 4.2 degrees Celsius, and cold winds between 35-40 km/h have provided relief from the usual heat. This sudden change in weather is due to an active western disturbance near Pakistan, meteorologists said.
According to the Meteorological Department, this March has been the coldest in a decade for cities like Bhopal and Jabalpur. The temperature in cities including Rajgarh, Umaria, and Khajuraho has ranged between 6 to 9.8 degrees Celsius. Shajapur and Shahdol recorded the lowest temperatures at just 6 degrees Celsius.
Senior meteorologist Ved Prakash explained that the cold wave has been affecting the state for the past few days due to strong northern winds. However, as wind speeds decrease and their direction shifts, the cold will gradually subside. By March 15, some cities may experience temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius during the day and over 18 degrees at night. There is no forecast of rain for the coming days, and clear skies will contribute to rising temperatures.
Temperature readings across state
The coldest cities in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday-Thursday night were:
| City | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Shajapur | 6.0 |
| Shahdol | 6.0 |
| Talun (Barwani) | 7.5 |
| Sehore | 7.8 |
| Mandla | 8.0 |
| Naugaon | 8.0 |
| Umaria | 8.2 |
| Rajgarh | 8.4 |
| Khajuraho | 9.0 |
| Bhopal | 9.8 |
| Ujjain | 9.0 |
| Jabalpur | 9.6 |
| Indore | 10.8 |
| Gwalior | 11.6 |
Despite the cold night temperatures, a slight increase in daytime temperatures was observed on Thursday, though cold winds continued.
- March 7 – The sky will remain clear in Bhopal, and the daytime temperature will hover around 30°C. Night temperatures may rise slightly. Similar weather conditions are expected in other cities.
- March 8 – A slight increase in both day and night temperatures is expected, with no chances of rain.
With the cold wave gradually subsiding, Madhya Pradesh is set to experience warmer days in the coming week
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