MP’s Kalyanpur records lowest temperature at 4.7°C:Bhopal and Indore below 7°C; no cold wave alert for 3 days

North India is currently experiencing cloudy, rainy, and snowy weather due to the active Western Disturbance. This has weakened the cold winds reaching Madhya Pradesh, and the state will not face a cold wave for the next three days. Despite this, temperatures continue to drop, with Kalyanpur in Shahdol recording the lowest at 4.7 degrees Celsius last night. According to the Meteorological Department, two more Western Disturbances are expected to reach North India in the coming days. Snowfall and rain will continue in the mountains, and when these systems move further south, cold winds will penetrate Madhya Pradesh, triggering a renewed period of cold wave conditions. Night temperatures drop below 10 degrees in 25 cities Friday-Saturday night saw temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius in 25 cities across Madhya Pradesh. Among major cities, Indore recorded the lowest at 5.9 degrees, followed by Bhopal at 6.4 degrees, Jabalpur 8.5, Ujjain 9.2, and Gwalior 9.8. Kalyanpur in Shahdol remained the coldest at 4.7 degrees. Other low-temperature areas included Rajgarh-Pachmarhi at 5.4, Mandsaur 6, Shajapur 6.4, Rewa 7, Raisen-Naugaon 7.6, Malajkhand 7.9, Mandla-Shivpuri 8.2, Datia 8.4, and Betul 9 degrees Celsius. Damoh, Satna, Tikamgarh, and Khajuraho recorded 9.2 degrees. Jet stream intensifies cold Meteorologists report that the jet stream is currently active over northern India, flowing at 176 kilometers per hour at an altitude of 12.6 kilometers above the ground, with intermittent peaks reaching up to 222 kilometers per hour. This fast-moving high-altitude wind contributes to the intensity of cold conditions in Madhya Pradesh. The combination of icy winds from the mountains and cold air moving in from the northern plains is amplified by the jet stream, creating harsher weather. The current scenario is the result of the ongoing Western Disturbance in North India. Record cold in November November this year saw unprecedented cold in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal experienced a cold wave for 15 consecutive days, the longest since 1931. On November 17, the night temperature dropped to 5.2 degrees, breaking a record previously set in 1941 at 6.1 degrees. Indore recorded 6.4 degrees, marking its coldest night in 25 years. December and January bring severe cold The Meteorological Department notes that just as July and August are crucial for rainfall, December and January are peak months for severe cold in Madhya Pradesh. During these months, cold winds from northern India blow more frequently, leading to significant temperature drops and increased daytime chills. Winter rains caused by active Western Disturbances further amplify the cold effect. Districts likely to experience severe cold Severe cold is expected in the Gwalior, Chambal, and Ujjain divisions, where icy winds will blow directly. In the Bhopal division, Sehore and Vidisha will experience intense cold. The Sagar division districts of Niwari, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Panna, along with Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli in the Rewa division, will also face severe cold. Mandla and Dindori in Jabalpur division, as well as Indore, Dhar, and Jhabua in the Indore division, are likely to experience lower temperatures. Experts predict the cold wave may last 20 to 22 days. La Nina and early mountain snowfall intensify cold According to retired Bhopal Meteorological Center director DP Dubey, La Nina, which involves cooling of the Pacific Ocean, has pushed cold air toward Asia and India. This phenomenon has contributed to prolonged cold conditions in Central India since November. Early snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir has also intensified the chill in Madhya Pradesh by 20 to 30 percent. Cold winds have penetrated 20 to 25 percent deeper into major weather zones, including Gwalior-Chambal, Bhopal-Vidisha, Ratlam-Mandsaur, and Sagar-Damoh, increasing the impact of winter conditions. Continuous western disturbance activity Active Western Disturbances have caused light winter rain (locally called Mavtha) across the state, lowering day temperatures by 4 to 6 degrees. Cities including Bhopal, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Indore, Dewas, Sehore, and Gwalior-Morena may experience repeated drops in daytime temperatures due to these systems. Weather experts forecast that strong Western Disturbances and cold northern winds will continue in December, maintaining low temperatures during the day and night. The combined effect of early snowfall, active jet stream, and persistent Western Disturbances is expected to create prolonged cold conditions across Madhya Pradesh, keeping residents prepared for a chilly December and January.