Madhya Pradesh day temperature drops below 30°C in 11 cities

The temperature in Madhya Pradesh has dropped again, bringing relief from the heat. On Wednesday, the day temperature fell below 30°C in 11 cities, including Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior. The biggest drop was in Gwalior, where the temperature fell by 3.7°C to 27.8°C. Meteorologist Pramod Kumar Raikwar said this weather pattern will continue for the next two days before temperatures rise again.

Why is temperature dropping?

Meteorologist Raikwar explained that a western disturbance has become active over Jammu and Kashmir, causing a drop in daytime temperatures and possibly cooler nights. The weather will remain the same on February 14 and 15, after which temperatures are expected to rise. Multiple western disturbances are likely to affect the region in February, leading to fluctuating temperatures. However, no rain is forecasted.

Temperatures stayed above 30°C in Jabalpur, Khajuraho, Mandla, Rewa, and Sagar. The highest was in Khandwa at 33.1°C, followed by Khargone at 33°C.

• February 13: A slight drop in day and night temperatures is expected. Some cities may have warm afternoons.

• February 14: Temperatures may drop slightly during the day and night.

Temperature trends over 10 years

Over the last decade, February in Madhya Pradesh has shown a mix of cold nights and warm days, with some years of rainfall. The temperature trend for five major cities is as follows:

1. Bhopal: Nights are cold, and days are hot. In four years, the maximum temperature exceeded 35°C. The lowest night temperature was 1.7°C in 1950, and the highest day temperature was 37.6°C in 2006.

2. Indore: Rain is rare in February. The highest temperature was 37.9°C in 2006, and the coldest night was 2.8°C in 1929.

3. Gwalior: This city experiences severe cold due to northern winds. The coldest night was 0.3°C in 1974, while the warmest day was 37.2°C in 2014.

4. Jabalpur: Temperatures fluctuate, with hotter days after mid-February. The coldest night was 0°C in 1905, and the hottest day was 37.6°C in 1966.

5. Ujjain: Experiences heat, cold, and occasional rain. The coldest night was 1°C in 2008, and the hottest day reached 39°C. The city received over two inches of rain in February 2002.

This winter, Madhya Pradesh experienced intense cold in November and December, with record-breaking low temperatures. Bhopal broke a 36-year-old cold record in November, and December temperatures were lower than in January. Cold waves lasted nine days, and Bhopal recorded its coldest December in 58 years. Schools changed their timings, and heaters were installed in Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park to protect animals.

January began with a severe cold wave for 10-15 days, followed by milder temperatures. The month saw two cold spells and three instances of light rain. Meteorologist Dr. Singh noted that while January was cold, it wasn’t as severe as previous years due to weaker western disturbances.

The temperature drop across Madhya Pradesh has temporarily relieved the heat. However, the weather is expected to fluctuate in February, with occasional temperature dips. Past records suggest February has cold nights and warm days, with rare rainfall. Residents should prepare for changing weather in the coming weeks.

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