Madhya Pradesh weather: Temp drop from Feb 21, cloudy in Bhopal

The weather in Madhya Pradesh will change again in late February. The Meteorological Department said the temperature will drop by 2 to 3 degrees from February 21. On Wednesday, Bhopal was cloudy, while Indore and Ujjain were hot.

The Meteorological Department attributed this change to a cyclonic circulation over South Pakistan and Rajasthan and an active Western Disturbance in North India, influencing Madhya Pradesh’s weather.

Cloudy weather in Bhopal, no major temperature drop

Bhopal stayed cloudy on Wednesday, with no significant temperature drop. The city recorded a day temperature of 32.2°C, while Pachmarhi had 27.3°C, Raisen 29°C, and Narsinghpur 29.2°C. Some areas saw a slight dip of up to 3°C in daytime temperatures, but nighttime temperatures increased. Seoni and Damoh recorded 17°C, while Khandwa and Khargone had 18°C. Narmadapuram recorded the highest night temperature at 19°C.

Another Western Disturbance will become active in North-West India on February 24, which may impact Madhya Pradesh’s weather.

• February 20: Bhopal will be cloudy, while Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior will be hot.

• February 21: Day and night temperatures are likely to increase slightly.

Historical data shows February in Madhya Pradesh has a mix of cold nights, hot days, and occasional rain. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain often record day temperatures above 30°C, while night temperatures range between 10°C and 14°C. Gwalior experiences the coldest February conditions, with temperatures dropping below 5°C.

This winter, Madhya Pradesh experienced severe cold in November and December, breaking records. Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 36 years, while Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior remained 7°C below normal. December also saw record-breaking cold lasting nine days. Schools in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior adjusted their timings, and Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal installed heaters to protect animals.

January had two brief cold spells and three instances of light rain. However, the cold was milder compared to previous years due to weaker Western Disturbances. Unlike past trends, January did not witness significant hailstorms or heavy rain.

Weather patterns in major cities

Bhopal: The city experiences cold nights and hot days in February. Over the past decade, daytime temperatures exceeded 35°C four times, while nighttime temperatures dipped below 10°C in seven years. Rainfall in February is rare, occurring three times in the last 10 years.

Indore: February is usually dry in Indore, with minor drizzles in 2015. Daytime temperatures often exceed 32°C, reaching up to 35°C in 2019. Night temperatures sometimes fall below 10°C but have remained around 12°C recently.

Gwalior: The city often experiences extreme cold due to northern winds. Night temperatures dropped to 1.9°C in 2018 and remained below 7°C over the last decade. In 2014, the city recorded a daytime high of 37.2°C.

Jabalpur’s weather fluctuates, with daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C after mid-February and night temperatures around 11°C. The city experienced occasional February rainfall, but last year remained dry.

Ujjain has a mix of heat, cold, and rain. Daytime temperatures exceed 30°C, and nighttime temperatures drop below 10°C. There’s been no rainfall in February for the past four years.

With fluctuating temperatures and active Western Disturbances, Madhya Pradesh is expected to experience further weather changes as February ends.

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