Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a severe cold wave due to icy northern winds. The temperature has dropped in several cities, and the cold is expected to persist for three days.
Temperature drop across state
Strong winds have sharply dropped temperatures across Madhya Pradesh. On Friday, Bhopal recorded a significant dip of 6.8 degrees, bringing the temperature down to 22.6 °C. Other major cities also declined:
| City | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Bhopal | 22.6 |
| Indore | 23.4 |
| Ujjain | 23.5 |
| Gwalior | 25.0 |
| Jabalpur | 24.5 |
Meteorologist VS Yadav said the cold will last three more days, with further drops in day and night temperatures. The wind changed to the north on Thursday night, increasing chill. On Friday, the wind speed averaged 12-14 km/h, while the North India jet stream reached 232 km/h at 12.6 km altitude.
Night temperature trends
Night temperatures have dropped significantly. The lowest was in Marukheda, Neemuch, at 9.2°C, and the highest was in Narmadapuram at 16.6°C.
| City | Night Temperature (°C) |
| Bhopal | 13.2 |
| Indore | 13.5 |
| Gwalior | 10.4 |
| Ujjain | 13.5 |
| Jabalpur | 13.8 |
Earlier, southeastern winds had caused temporary relief from the cold, but the temperature started falling again on Friday. The Meteorological Department predicts that the cold wave will persist for three more days before some relief arrives on January 29 due to an active Western disturbance in the Western Himalayas. However, once the system passes, the cold is expected to return.
Weather forecast for next two days:
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January 25: Light fog is expected in some parts of Gwalior, Chambal, and Jabalpur divisions.
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January 26: Cold conditions will persist during both day and night, with possible light fog in some cities.
Several cities in Madhya Pradesh have recorded extreme cold in the past. Here are some notable records:
| City | Coldest Temperature (°C) | Coldest Year |
| Bhopal | 0.6 | 1935 |
| Indore | -1.1 | 1935 |
| Jabalpur | 1.1 | 1946 |
| Gwalior | -1.1 | 1954 |
| Ujjain | 0.0 | 1962 |
Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping significantly across major cities. The next few days will continue to be cold, with both day and night temperatures remaining low. A slight relief is expected from January 29, but the cold may return soon after. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay warm.
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