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Madhya Pradesh weather update. Photo credit: Ground Report
The recent change in wind direction has brought significant shifts in Madhya Pradesh's weather. While daytime temperatures have risen above 25°C in most cities, the cold remains noticeable at night. Cities like Bhopal, Mandla, Pachmarhi, Rajgarh, Umaria, and Naugaon are experiencing nighttime temperatures below 10°C.
According to the Meteorological Department, another cold wave is expected from January 24. Senior Meteorologist Dr. Ved Prakash Singh said,
"Cold winds may start blowing from the north from January 24. This may cause the minimum temperature to drop by 2-3 degrees."
Before this, light drizzle is expected in Gwalior and Chambal on January 22. Due to northern winds, the night temperature is likely to fall further in the coming days.
Over the past four days, a significant shift in weather patterns has been observed. In cities where the temperature was below 20°C during the day with a cold wave, the cold has now disappeared. The sun is shining bright, and night temperatures have risen in several cities.
Upcoming weather forecast
Date |
Weather Conditions |
---|---|
January 22 |
Light drizzle in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, and Morena. Morning fog in Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Niwari, Tikamgarh, and Chhatarpur. |
January 23 |
Clear weather with no fog or rain alerts. |
Record-breaking cold in Madhya Pradesh cities
Several cities in Madhya Pradesh have recorded extreme temperatures in January over the years. Here’s a look at their cold weather records:
City |
Coldest Temperature Recorded |
Hottest January Day |
Highest Rainfall in 24 Hours |
Bhopal |
0.6°C (Jan 18, 1935) |
33°C (Jan 26, 2009) |
2 inches (Jan 6, 2004) |
Indore |
-1.1°C (Jan 16, 1935) |
33.9°C (Jan 27, 1990) |
3+ inches (Jan 6, 1920) |
Jabalpur |
1.1°C (Jan 7, 1946) |
33.4°C (Jan 7, 1973) |
2.5 inches (Jan 24, 1919) |
Gwalior |
-1.1°C (Jan 24, 1954) |
- |
2.1 inches (Jan 8, 1926) |
Ujjain |
0°C (Jan 22, 1962) |
- |
1.25 inches (Jan 11, 1987) |
Due to northern winds, Gwalior-Chambal remains the coldest region in the state. Over the last ten years, temperatures here have dropped as low as 1.9°C in 2018 and 2.4°C in 2019. It has rained in Gwalior in 9 out of the last 10 years in January. The highest monthly rainfall was recorded in 1948 at 3.1 inches.
With another cold wave expected from January 24, residents are advised to prepare for dropping temperatures and possible weather changes in the coming days.
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