Icy winds from the North bring severe chill to Madhya Pradesh

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Icy winds from the North bring severe chill to Madhya Pradesh

Sunday, 26 January 2025 | Staff Reporter | BHOPAL

Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a sharp dip in temperatures due to icy winds coming from the north. On Friday, the day temperature in Bhopal decreased by 6.8 degrees, reaching 22.6 degree celsius.

Similar drops were recorded in other cities like Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. Khargone witnessed dense fog on Saturday, with visibility dropping to a mere 50 meters.

The Meteorological Department has warned that this chilly weather is likely to continue for the next three days, with temperatures expected to drop further, particularly at night.

The cold wave has been triggered by a shift in wind patterns since Thursday night, with northern winds sweeping across the state. These winds, combined with a powerful jet stream blowing at high altitudes, have caused the mercury to fall. In Bhopal, the temperature reached a low of 22.6 degree celsius on Friday, while cities like Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior also experienced a significant drop in day temperatures.

The weather pattern is consistent across the state, with day temperatures falling noticeably in many districts, including those in Bhopal, Ujjain, Rewa, Jabalpur, and Sagar divisions.

The chill is expected to worsen in the coming days. The night temperatures are also forecast to fall sharply, with several regions likely to experience a further dip of up to 3 degree celsius by Saturday. The continuing influence of cold winds from the northern hills, where recent snowfall has intensified the chill, is contributing to this sharp decline in temperature. The minimum temperature in the state on Friday was recorded at 10 degree celsius in Mandla, and hill stations like Pachmarhi experienced temperatures hovering around 10.2 degree celsius. The severe cold is expected to persist for three to four more days, according to meteorologists.

The temperature drop is especially significant in districts such as Bhopal, Ujjain, and Gwalior divisions, where both day and night temperatures have fallen appreciably.

Meanwhile, regions in Narmadapuram, Indore, and Rewa have experienced a rise in night temperatures. As the cold front intensifies, the situation may become harsher, with severe cold being felt throughout the state for the next few days.

The weather will start to shift after January 29, when a new western disturbance is expected to arrive in the western Himalayan region, bringing some relief by raising temperatures. However, the respite may be short-lived, as the cold is expected to return once the system passes.

This reflects that the state will continue to experience severe cold conditions in the near future, with the chilly spell set to impact daily life in many parts of the state.

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