Weather changing in Madhya Pradesh: heat in Bhopal, rain in Gwalior

The weather in Madhya Pradesh has changed again due to Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulation. While Gwalior-Chambal experienced rain on Tuesday, Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain saw rising temperatures. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain clear on Wednesday. However, light rain is expected in eastern parts of the state, including Sidhi, Singrauli, Shahdol, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat, on February 21.

Rising temperatures statewide

On Tuesday, most cities in the state recorded temperatures above 30°C. The highest temperatures were 32.2°C in Bhopal, 31.5°C in Indore, and 32°C in Ujjain and Jabalpur. In contrast, Gwalior saw a sharp drop of 4.7 degrees in a day, reaching 24.9°C due to cloud cover. Other cities like Betul, Dhar, Damoh, and Sagar recorded temperatures around 32°C, while Narmadapuram, Khandwa, Khargone, Ratlam, and Mandla experienced temperatures above 33°C.

Night temperatures stayed high, with several cities above 15°C.

• February 19: Clear weather in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur. Gwalior may have some clouds.

• February 20: Day and night temperatures are expected to rise further.

Meteorologist Pramod Kumar Raikwar says, “February often sees fluctuating temperatures due to active Western Disturbances. Over the past 10 years, the state has experienced a mix of cold nights, hot days, and occasional rain. This year is expected to follow a similar pattern.”

He adds, “In Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C, while nighttime temperatures could range from 10°C to 14°C. Gwalior is the coldest in February, with past minimums below 5°C. Jabalpur experiences warm days and cool nights”.

Record-breaking cold in Madhya Pradesh

This winter, Madhya Pradesh experienced severe cold in November and December, breaking multiple records. Bhopal shattered a 36-year-old record, and Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Gwalior were 7 degrees below normal. December was colder than January, with a record-breaking nine-day cold wave. Bhopal's December cold was the harshest in 58 years. Schools in many districts adjusted their timings, and Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal installed heaters to protect animals.

January had milder cold spells with intermittent drizzles but no extreme weather. Unlike previous years, there was no heavy rainfall or hail.

• Bhopal: Hot days and cool nights. The highest February temperature was 37.6°C (2006), and the lowest was 1.7°C (1950). Rainfall in February is rare, occurring three times in the last decade.

• Indore: No significant rainfall trend in February. The highest recorded temperature was 37.9°C (2006), and the lowest was 2.8°C (1929).

• Gwalior: One of the coldest cities in February, with temperatures often dropping below 7°C. The coldest recorded temperature was 0.3°C (1974), while the highest was 37.2°C (2014).

• Jabalpur: Late February usually sees daytime temperatures above 30°C, with nights around 11°C. The coldest recorded temperature was 0°C (1905), and the highest was 37.6°C (1966).

• Ujjain: February has hot days and cool nights, with occasional rain. The coldest recorded temperature was 1°C (2008), while the highest reached 39°C.

Madhya Pradesh’s weather remains fluctuating, with rising temperatures and occasional showers. The next few days will clarify the shifting weather patterns.

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