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Rain, fog expected in Madhya Pradesh amid western disturbance

Western Disturbance brings rain, fog, and a cold wave to Madhya Pradesh. Areas like Gwalior, Sheopur, and Bhopal are experiencing cooler temperatures, with more rainfall and chilly conditions expected over the next few days.

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Madhya Pradesh’s weather has dramatically changed due to the Western disturbance. The state experienced light rainfall in Sheopur and dense fog in several districts on Thursday morning. According to the Meteorological Department, this western disturbance will continue affecting the northern parts of the state, bringing further changes in the coming days.

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On Thursday morning, dense fog engulfed Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, Maihar, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli, creating visibility issues. Raisen also saw cloudy skies, while Sheopur experienced a brief 15-minute rain shower. The minimum temperature in some parts of the state dropped to 10°C due to the cold wave.

The weather remained mild during the day, with cloud cover in Narmadapuram and drizzle in Gwalior and Chambal on Wednesday. Experts predict that temperatures will drop even further after the Western Disturbance passes, and the cold wave will intensify, especially from January 17 onwards.

The weather department forecasts light rain and fog over the next few days statewide. Expected weather patterns:

Date

Weather Forecast

January 16

There will be light rain in Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur, Bhind, and Datia, and fog in Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, and nearby areas.

January 17

Dense fog is expected in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Shivpuri, Niwari, and Tikamgarh. Cold temperatures likely.

January 18

Clear weather expected, with morning fog.

Why Is the weather changing?

The Western Disturbance is causing this abrupt weather change in northern Madhya Pradesh. The system brings moisture-laden winds from the Mediterranean, resulting in rain and cloudy skies. Meteorologists predict that once this disturbance passes, temperatures will drop significantly, and icy winds from the north will contribute to a renewed cold wave.

Another weather disturbance is expected to influence conditions starting January 18. The Jet Stream, blowing at 287 km/h from west to east, is affecting North India’s weather patterns and temperature fluctuations.

  • January 15, temperatures fluctuated in Bhopal, with a daytime high of 25.8°C and a nighttime drop below 10°C.

  • January 16 continued the cold trend, with plains at 6.5°C and hill stations like Pachmarhi at 5.6°C.

  • Other cities like Gwalior, Ujjain, and Indore had chilly temperatures, with Gwalior being the coldest due to northern winds.

While the western disturbance brings moisture, it also brings an icy cold wind from the north. The combination of moisture and cold air leads to foggy conditions and lower temperatures, creating a discomforting chill across the state.

Rainfall and cloud cover will likely prevent the sun from warming the atmosphere during the day, keeping temperatures low throughout the week and prolonging the cold wave.

Madhya Pradesh has a history of extreme winter temperatures, particularly in January. In 1935, Bhopal recorded a minimum temperature of 0.6°C, while Indore saw -1.1°C. In recent years, winter temperatures have fluctuated, with cold spells and sunshine.

In Gwalior, the coldest region due to northern winds, temperatures dropped to 1.9°C in 2018. Similarly, Ujjain, affected by cold winds, recorded temperatures as low as 0°C in 1962.

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