Madhya Pradesh to see rising temperatures, possible rain in March

Madhya Pradesh’s weather will change soon, with light rain possible in the north-west during the first week of March. This is due to a Western Disturbance from March 2. Before this, day and night temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 3 degrees over the next three days, leading to noticeable warmth.

On Wednesday, Bhopal had cloudy weather from the morning, while Rewa, Satna, Panna, and Maihar experienced similar conditions. However, other parts of the state had clear skies, resulting in a rise in daytime temperatures. Over the past five days, mild cold persisted in the state, with significant temperature drops in certain areas.

On Tuesday-Wednesday night, Pachmarhi recorded a low of 6.8 degrees, Kalyanpur in Shahdol saw 8.7 degrees, Girwar in Shajapur had 9.6 degrees, and Mandla reported 10.2 degrees. In major cities, Bhopal recorded 12.6 degrees, Indore 17.6 degrees, Gwalior 15.5 degrees, Ujjain 13.8 degrees, and Jabalpur 11.8 degrees.

Meteorologists say multiple Western Disturbances have been active in February, and this pattern continues. Over the next two days, the temperature is expected to rise. On February 27, a slight increase in daytime and nighttime temperatures is anticipated, and on February 28, the temperature in Bhopal and Indore may go up by 2 to 3 degrees.

Over the last ten years, February in Madhya Pradesh has featured cold nights, warm days, and occasional rain. This year, a similar trend has been observed, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees in Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, while night temperatures remained between 10 and 17 degrees. Gwalior has consistently been the coldest city in February, with last year’s minimum temperature dropping to 6.1 degrees. Jabalpur has experienced a mix of warm days and cold nights, showing fluctuating weather patterns throughout the month.

This winter has been intense, especially in November and December, with extremely low temperatures. Bhopal had its coldest November in 36 years, while Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior saw temperatures around 7 degrees below normal. December was colder than January, with record-breaking lows. Cold wave conditions lasted nine days, and Bhopal had its coldest December in 58 years. Due to severe cold, school timings were adjusted in various districts, and heaters were installed at Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park to protect animals.

January had significant cold spells, with two phases of extreme cold and three instances of drizzle. However, meteorologists noted the cold was not as severe as in previous years, as Western Disturbances were weaker. Unlike previous years, there was no heavy rainfall or hail in January or February, with only a few districts recording light rain.

As March approaches, temperatures are expected to rise further, with a slight chance of rain in some areas due to Western Disturbances.

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