Bhopal, December 2 (Udaipur Kiran): Cold conditions in Madhya Pradesh are set to intensify later this week, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a sharp drop in temperatures from December 5 or 6. A new western disturbance becoming active over the Himalayan region is expected to increase snowfall there, the direct impact of which will be felt across the plains of the state. Cold, snow-laden winds are likely to reach Madhya Pradesh, creating cold wave–like conditions. According to estimates, night temperatures may fall by another 2 to 3 degrees from Tuesday.
As per the department, the unusually early cold wave witnessed in November is expected to continue through December, January and February. Its impact was already visible on Sunday and Monday nights when the minimum temperature in six districts, including Bhopal and Indore, dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. Among the major cities, Indore recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 8.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Bhopal at 9.4 degrees. Gwalior and Ujjain recorded 12 degrees, while Jabalpur registered 11.8 degrees.
At the state’s only hill station, Pachmarhi, the cold was most intense with the temperature dipping to 6.8 degrees Celsius. Rajgarh recorded 8.2 degrees, while Rewa and Nowgong reported 9.5 degrees each. Shivpuri, Betul, Khajuraho, Khandwa, Datia and Chhindwara also saw minimum temperatures below 12 degrees.
Day temperatures also declined across the state on Monday. Malajkhand in Balaghat district recorded the lowest maximum temperature at 23.7 degrees Celsius. Pachmarhi and Shivpuri recorded 24.2 degrees each, Seoni 24.6, Betul 24.8, Narsinghpur 25, Tikamgarh 25.2, while Bhopal and Dhar recorded 25.6 degrees Celsius. Rewa’s maximum temperature stood at 25.8 degrees.
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