Mercury drops in Madhya Pradesh, new weather system from February 24

The temperature in Madhya Pradesh has dropped again since Friday, with many cities recording a fall of up to 2 degrees. The weather department predicts a further drop of 2 to 3 degrees in night temperatures. Bhopal and Gwalior may experience cloudy weather on Saturday, while Indore and Ujjain will have clear skies.

Madhya Pradesh temperature drops again

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain the same in late February. A cyclonic circulation system over South Pakistan and Rajasthan, along with an active Western Disturbance in North India, is influencing Madhya Pradesh’s weather. Due to this, the decline in day temperatures began on Friday.

On Friday, several cities recorded temperatures below 30 degrees. A drop in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, Guna, Narmadapuram, Khandwa, Khargone, Raisen, Ratlam, Khajuraho, Narsinghpur, and Umaria. A slight decrease was also recorded on Thursday-Friday night.

The Meteorological Department has forecasted a Western Disturbance activation in North-West India on February 24, which could impact the state’s weather.

• February 22: Cloudy weather in Bhopal, with temperature drops in other cities.

• February 23: Day and night temperatures may decrease further.

Historical data shows that February in Madhya Pradesh has cold nights and warm days, with occasional rain. In Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, maximum temperatures exceed 30 degrees, while nighttime temperatures range between 10 to 14 degrees. Gwalior typically records the coldest temperatures, with minimums dropping below 5 degrees in some years.

Record-breaking cold in Madhya Pradesh

The state experienced severe cold in November and December, breaking multiple records. Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 36 years and a nine-day cold wave in December, with its coldest December in 58 years. Schools in multiple districts adjusted their timings, and heaters were installed at Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park to protect animals from the cold.

January had fluctuating cold spells, but overall, it was less severe than previous years. There were two cold periods and three instances of drizzle, but no significant rainfall or hail.

• Bhopal: Nights are cold, and days are warm. Since 2015, maximum temperatures exceeded 35 degrees in four years, while nighttime temperatures dropped below 10 degrees for seven years. Rainfall has occurred only three times in the last decade.

• Indore: Rain is rare in February, though there was drizzle in 2015. Daytime temperatures usually exceed 32 degrees, with night temperatures below 10 degrees. The lowest February temperature was 2.8 degrees in 1929.

• Gwalior: This city experiences severe cold due to northern winds. In the last 10 years, night temperatures have never exceeded 7 degrees. The lowest recorded was 0.3 degrees in 1974.

• Jabalpur: After mid-February, daytime temperatures exceed 30 degrees, while nights remain around 11 degrees. The city has seen periodic rain in February, with a record minimum temperature of 0 degrees in 1905.

• Ujjain: The city experiences cold, heat, and occasional rain. Maximum temperatures are usually above 30 degrees, while nighttime temperatures often drop below 10 degrees. The lowest recorded was 1 degree in 2008.

With fluctuating weather and a new system approaching, Madhya Pradesh temperatures are expected to keep dropping in the coming days.

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