Cold Wave Persists in Madhya Pradesh: Light Showers Expected in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior
Bhopal, January 28: Madhya Pradesh continues to experience a cold wave as the northern winds bring a chilling effect across the state. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and 15 other districts on January 29, due to the influence of a Western Disturbance. While heavy rainfall is unlikely, February is also expected to bring sporadic showers in parts of the state.
Rainfall and Temperature Forecast
According to IMD, the cold wave that has gripped the state for the past four days is expected to ease from Tuesday. Day and night temperatures are likely to increase by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius as the weather transitions with the onset of a Western Disturbance.
- January 29: Light showers expected in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Sehore, Panna, Rajgarh, Singrauli, Rewa, Shadol, Sagar, Narmadapuram, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, and Ashoknagar.
- February 1-4: A second Western Disturbance will bring scattered rain, especially to eastern and southern Madhya Pradesh, including Rewa, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Sagar, Gwalior, Chambal, and Narmadapuram divisions.
Temperature Trends Across Major Cities
Monday night saw a drop in temperatures across several cities, with Shahdolโs Kalyanpur emerging as the coldest at 2.8ยฐC.
Notable Temperatures (ยฐC):
| City | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Shahdol | 2.8 |
| Umaria | 4.8 |
| Singrauli (Devra) | 5.3 |
| Rajgarh | 5.6 |
| Mandla | 6.0 |
| Gwalior | 6.3 |
| Satna | 7.0 |
| Khajuraho | 7.0 |
| Bhopal | 8.3 |
| Jabalpur | 7.4 |
| Indore | 12.5 |
| Ujjain | 11.2 |
Gwalior was the coldest among major cities, recording 6.3ยฐC, while Bhopal experienced a low of 8.3ยฐC.
Weather Outlook for Madhya Pradesh
- Cold Wave Eases:
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, bringing relief from the intense cold mornings and evenings. - Light Showers Begin:
Light rain in several districts on January 29, with more widespread showers from February 1-4, will signal a transition in weather conditions. - Western Disturbance Impact:
The active Western Disturbances will likely affect both eastern and southern regions, altering the stateโs climatic patterns temporarily.
Cold Wave Persists in Madhya Pradesh: Light Showers Expected in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior
