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Severe cold returns to Madhya Pradesh, fog and light rain expected

Madhya Pradesh to experience intense cold in two days, with fog and light rain in several areas. Temperatures will drop before rising slightly. Stay prepared for changing weather!

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Dense fog and dropping temperatures grip Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh should brace for another severe cold spell as temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the next two days. A slight rise in temperature by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius will follow. The Meteorological Department predicted foggy conditions and possible light rainfall in some regions.

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Fog and rain are expected in several cities

On Monday night, dense fog covered districts in the Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa, and Sagar divisions. Bhopal and Indore had daytime sunshine, providing some relief from the cold, but morning fog continued to affect visibility.

On Tuesday, moderate to dense fog was reported in Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Light rainfall is expected in the Gwalior-Chambal region.

Foggy conditions will persist into Wednesday, especially in Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Meanwhile, Gwalior, Sheopur, Datia, Morena, and Bhind might see light showers.

The state is experiencing mixed weather. Some areas have freezing nights, while others maintain temperatures between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius. Cold winds during the day add to the winter chill. Meteorologists attribute this cold spell to icy winds. On Monday, the jet stream winds reached 260 km per hour, intensifying the cold. However, the cold spell is weakening due to Western Disturbances.

Night temperatures dropping below 10 degrees

The cold has intensified in eastern Madhya Pradesh. On Sunday-Monday night, Mandla recorded a temperature of 5°C, while Kalyanpur in Shahdol saw 5.1°C. Other major temperatures included Pachmarhi (6.5°C), Malajkhand (6.9°C), Umariya (7.4°C), Naugaon (8.5°C), Rajgarh (9.4°C), and Raisen-Satna (9.8°C). In bigger cities, Jabalpur reported 8.6°C, while Bhopal recorded 9.6°C. In other cities, the mercury stayed above 10°C.

Madhya Pradesh has seen extreme winter conditions, with record-breaking temperatures in various cities:

  • Bhopal: The coldest recorded temperature was 0.6°C on January 18, 1935. The highest January daytime temperature reached 33°C on January 26, 2009. Bhopal has seen rainfall in 7 of the last 10 years, with a maximum 24-hour rainfall of 2 inches on January 6, 2004.

  • Indore: The lowest temperature was -1.1°C on January 16, 1935. The highest January temperature was 33.9°C on January 27, 1990. The city’s record rainfall for a single day is over 3 inches, recorded on January 6, 1920.

  • Jabalpur: The coldest January temperature was 1.1°C on January 7, 1946, while the highest daytime temperature was 33.4°C on January 7, 1973. The city received over 8 inches of rain in January 1919.

  • Gwalior: Due to northern winds, Gwalior is often the coldest city in the state. On January 24, 1954, temperatures were as low as -1.1°C. The city recorded 1.9°C in 2018 and 2.4°C in 2019. Gwalior has witnessed rainfall in nine of the past ten years.

  • Ujjain: The city recorded a freezing temperature of 0°C on January 22, 1962. Over the last decade, temperatures ranged between 2°C to 5.8°C. The heaviest rainfall in 24 hours was 1.25 inches on January 11, 1987.

As Madhya Pradesh battles fluctuating weather patterns, residents should prepare for another cold spell before temperatures rise slightly. Foggy conditions may cause disruptions, and light rainfall in some regions could further impact daily activities. While winter temperatures remain unpredictable, historical trends indicate extreme weather is common in the state.

Residents should stay updated with weather reports and take precautions to stay warm and safe during this intense cold.

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