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Madhya Pradesh to experience mild cold in early February

Indore and Madhya Pradesh saw a warmer-than-usual January, with only a few cold days. Meteorologists forecast a minor temperature drop in early February due to western disturbances, but no severe cold wave is expected

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Madhya Pradesh has not experienced severe cold this winter, with temperatures mostly remaining above normal. Meteorologists predict a slight drop in temperature in the first week of February due to two western disturbances, mainly affecting Rajasthan and northwestern India, with minimal impact on Madhya Pradesh.

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Date/PeriodWeather ConditionDetails
Next 2 DaysTemperature RisingMercury to rise; warm days and cool nights
February 1Cloudy in Some AreasClouds likely in Gwalior-Chambal and Ujjain
First Week of FebMild ColdTemperature may drop to 5-8°C but not severe
Rain ChancesLowWeak western disturbances, minimal effect on MP
Hottest City (Jan 30)Seoni33°C
Other High TempsKhandwa (32.1°C), Mandla (32°C), Khargone, Ratlam, Sagar (31°C)
Night TemperatureRisingSeoni, Narmadapuram, Dhar, and Chhindwara above 15°C

Warm January in Indore

Indore experienced an unusually warm January this year. The cold was felt only on three days—January 7, 12, and 13—when both day and night temperatures dropped significantly. During these days, the daytime temperature was 7 degrees below normal, while the nighttime temperature fell 4 degrees below normal.

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For the rest of the month, the cold remained weak, and after January 17, temperatures stayed above normal. Over the past ten days, the weather in Indore has been changing frequently. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature reached 30.6°C, making the day feel hot.

However, on Thursday, a slight drop in temperature was recorded. The daytime temperature fell by 2.3 degrees to 28.3°C, still 1 degree above normal, while the night temperature dipped slightly to 14.2°C, 3 degrees above normal.

No major cold wave expected

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Meteorologist V.S. Yadav said two western disturbances will become active in the next four days. However, their effect on Madhya Pradesh will be limited, and no major temperature drop is expected. The disturbances will mainly impact Rajasthan, with only mild cold in some parts.

Historic weather records for MP cities in January

CityColdest Temp RecordedHottest Temp RecordedMax 24-Hour RainfallMax Monthly Rainfall
Bhopal0.6°C (Jan 18, 1935)33°C (Jan 26, 2009)2 inches (Jan 6, 2004)3.8 inches (Jan 1948)
Indore-1.1°C (Jan 16, 1935)33.9°C (Jan 27, 1990)3 inches (Jan 6, 1920)4 inches (1920)
Jabalpur1.1°C (Jan 7, 1946)33.4°C (Jan 7, 1973)2.5 inches (Jan 24, 1919)8 inches (1919)
Gwalior-1.1°C (Jan 24, 1954)1.9°C (2018), 2.4°C (2019)2.1 inches (Jan 8, 1926)3.1 inches (1948)
Ujjain0°C (Jan 22, 1962)2-5.8°C in last 10 years1.25 inches (Jan 11, 1987)2.2 inches (1994)

Currently, a western disturbance is active as a cyclonic circulation over eastern Afghanistan and neighboring areas, while another system is over western Rajasthan. Jet stream winds are blowing at 268 km/h at 12.6 km altitude in northeast India, though this will have little impact on Madhya Pradesh.

As January ends, the cold has almost disappeared in Indore, with comfortable temperatures. The chill is felt only during late-night and early-morning hours. A slight dip in temperature is expected in early February, but harsh winter conditions are unlikely.

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