Mild winter returns to MP, temperatures drop below 10°C in cities

A mild winter has returned to Madhya Pradesh, with cold winds lowering temperatures statewide. Over the past two days, Bhopal and nearby areas have experienced chilly conditions, with nighttime temperatures dropping significantly.

Mild winter chills Madhya Pradesh

On Saturday-Sunday night, temperatures fell below 10°C in three cities, with Pachmarhi recording the lowest at 6.1°C. Other cities, including Jabalpur, Sagar, and Shahdol-Rewa, also saw a notable dip. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted similar weather for the next two days, with temperatures expected to decline by 2-4°C.

In Khajuraho, the temperature fell by 4.6°C to 10.4°C. Chhindwara saw a 4.2°C drop to 13°C. Pachmarhi was among the coldest at 6.1°C, followed by Kalyanpur (9°C), Girwar (9.3°C), and Umaria (10.3°C). Bhopal recorded 11.4°C, while Indore was warmer at 16°C.

On Sunday, sunny conditions in most districts and strong winds kept the weather cool. Bhopal’s wind speed was 8-10 km/h. In early February, many cities had daytime temperatures above 34°C, but following rainfall on February 19-20 in Bhind-Morena and surrounding areas, temperatures dropped.

Meteorologist Pramod Kumar Raikwar attributed the fluctuation to active western disturbances. "February is following the same trend as previous years. There's no chance of rain, but temperatures will continue to fluctuate," he said.

The IMD predicts cold winds in Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior on February 24, with night temperatures dropping further on February 25. After that, temperatures are expected to rise gradually.

In the past decade, February in Madhya Pradesh has seen cold nights, warm days, and occasional rainfall. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain recorded daytime temperatures above 30°C, while nighttime temperatures ranged between 10-14°C. Gwalior has been the coldest, with minimum temperatures dropping to 6.1°C last year.

Recent winters in Madhya Pradesh

The state experienced severe cold in November and December, breaking multiple records. In Bhopal, a 36-year-old record was shattered, while temperatures in Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur remained 7°C below normal. December was colder than January, leading to school timing adjustments and the installation of heaters in Bhopal's Van Vihar National Park to protect animals.

Despite two cold waves and drizzle, January lacked extreme cold due to weak western disturbances. "January had its cold moments, but the overall trend over the past decade indicates it wasn't a severe winter," said Meteorologist Dr. Singh.

• Bhopal: Cold nights, hot days; occasional rain (last in 2021).

• Indore: Mild winter; daytime temperatures above 32°C, occasional drizzles.

• Gwalior: Consistently cold; night temperatures dropped below 3°C multiple times.

• Jabalpur: Fluctuating weather; occasional February rainfall, with a record 131.7 mm in 1987.

• Ujjain: A mix of heat, cold, and rain; daytime temperatures above 30°C, with nights below 10°C.

As February progresses, the state is expected to experience mild winter conditions with fluctuating temperatures before transitioning into warmer weather.

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