Bhopal, March 6 : Madhya Pradesh is witnessing an unexpected cold spell as temperatures drop sharply across the state. For the first time in March, the winter chill has made a comeback, causing significant drops in both day and night temperatures. Cities including Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur recorded notable temperature dips, with Bhopal’s minimum temperature plunging to 7.8°C overnight.
According to the Meteorological Department, the cold wave is a result of an active Western Disturbance in North India, which has led to snowfall in the mountains and cold winds sweeping across Madhya Pradesh. These cold conditions are expected to persist for the next two days, with night temperatures potentially dropping by another 2-3 degrees before warming trends resume on March 7.
🌡️ Sharp Temperature Drop Across the State
Cold winds have led to a significant dip in temperatures across various districts, with several cities recording night temperatures below 10°C.
Coldest Cities in Madhya Pradesh (Minimum Temperatures):
📉 Girwar (Shajapur): 7.5°C (Coldest in MP)
📉 Rajgarh: 8°C
📉 Avari (Ashoknagar): 8.2°C
📉 Marukheda (Neemuch): 9.1°C
📉 Talun (Barwani): 9.6°C
📉 Guna: 9.8°C
Major Cities Temperature Drops:
🌡️ Bhopal: 7.8°C drop, recorded 10.6°C
🌡️ Indore: 13.2°C (-3.6°C drop)
🌡️ Gwalior: 14.2°C
🌡️ Ujjain: 13°C
🌡️ Jabalpur: 11.4°C
📊 Daytime Temperatures Also Decline
Despite clear skies, the cold winds led to a drop in maximum temperatures across the state.
Maximum Temperatures in Key Cities:
🌡️ Bhopal: 26.9°C (-4.7°C drop)
🌡️ Indore: 28.4°C
🌡️ Gwalior: 27.9°C
🌡️ Ujjain: 28.5°C
🌡️ Jabalpur: 27.7°C
The coldest day was recorded in Pachmarhi, where the maximum temperature fell to 23°C.
Meanwhile, warmer temperatures were recorded in:
🔥 Narmadapuram: 33°C
🔥 Khandwa: 34.1°C
🔥 Khargone: 34.6°C
🔥 Tikamgarh: 33.5°C
📅 Weather Forecast: Temperatures to Rise from March 7
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold conditions will persist for the next two days, with another 2-3°C dip expected in night temperatures. However, starting March 7, the cold winds will weaken, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures.
✔ March 6-7: Cold conditions continue, slight drop in temperatures
✔ March 8 onwards: Gradual temperature rise, warmer days ahead
✔ Next week: Dry and clear weather expected across the state
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