Severe cold expected in Madhya Pradesh in December-January: IMD

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for a particularly cold winter this year, with temperatures expected to dip significantly in December and January. According to meteorologists, the state will experience cold wave conditions lasting 20 to 22 days in these two months

Senior meteorologist Dr. Vedprakash Singh said, "This year will be colder than last year, especially in Gwalior, Ujjain, and Chambal divisions," Dr. Singh stated. "Cold winds from North India will contribute to this drop, and by December 20, severe cold conditions will begin."

Pachmarhi recorded a temperature of 10.6°C in early November, making it the coldest hill station. Other cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain have nighttime temperatures between 13°C to 18°C. "South-westerly winds are bringing moisture from the Arabian Sea, keeping temperatures moderate for now. But once the winds shift to the north-west, the cold will intensify," Dr. Singh added.

Dr. Singh explained that the severe cold in December and January is due to cold winds from the north. "This is a typical weather pattern, as cold winds from North India lower temperatures in the state during these months," he said. The cold wave will hit hardest in Gwalior, Chambal, and Ujjain, but other districts including Sehore, Vidisha, Niwari, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh will also experience significant cold.

The meteorologist predicted the cold wave will last into January, starting around December 20. "In recent years, December and January have been consistently colder. Last year, the cold started in late December, continuing until January 20," Dr. Singh noted.

Currently, most cities in Madhya Pradesh, except Pachmarhi, have moderate temperatures. Daytime highs are around 32°C or more, while nights are cooler, between 13°C and 18°C. Dr. Singh warned that the real cold will come once the wind direction changes and La Nina conditions develop in early December.

With winter’s arrival, Madhya Pradesh residents should prepare for prolonged cold weather, as a cold wave may last into January.

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