Relief from Cold in Madhya Pradesh, Rain Likely in Gwalior-Chambal Today, Intense Cold Expected in Two Days

Bhopal, January 21 – Madhya Pradesh is experiencing changes in weather patterns, bringing some relief from the biting cold over the past two days. With a shift in wind direction, temperatures have risen slightly. However, the Meteorological Department has forecast a return of intense cold in two days. Today, areas like Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli witnessed foggy conditions. Light rainfall is also predicted in parts of Gwalior-Chambal.

Foggy and Rainy Conditions

The forecast for Wednesday indicates continued fog in districts such as Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli, while Gwalior, Sheopur, Datia, Morena, and Bhind may experience light rain.

Mixed Weather Across the State

Currently, Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a mix of weather conditions.

• Nighttime Cold: Several cities are recording night temperatures between 10°C to 14°C, with varying levels of chill.
• Morning Fog and Daytime Winds: Medium to dense fog in the morning and cold winds during the day are common across the state.

Reason for Weather Changes

Meteorologists attribute these conditions to the influence of snow-laden winds from the north and the impact of a Western Disturbance (WD).

• The jet stream winds clocked speeds of up to 260 km/h on Monday, temporarily easing cold conditions.
• However, WD activity is causing fluctuations in weather, leading to a mix of rain and fog in parts of the state.

Eastern MP Sees Severe Cold

The eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh are still grappling with the chill.

• On Monday night, Mandla recorded a temperature of 5°C, the lowest in the state.
• Other significant low temperatures included:
  • Kalyanpur (Shahdol): 5.1°C
  • Pachmarhi: 6.5°C
  • Malajkhand: 6.9°C
  • Umaria: 7.4°C
  • Naugaon: 8.5°C
  • Rajgarh: 9.4°C
  • Raisen and Satna: 9.8°C

Temperatures in Major Cities

Bigger cities like Jabalpur and Bhopal recorded temperatures of 8.6°C and 9.6°C respectively, while most other cities saw night temperatures above 10°C.

• Morning fog was dense in many cities on Monday, but daytime temperatures rose slightly in some areas, providing temporary relief.