Cold wave returns to MP, alert issued:Dense fog prevails in 22 districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior; visibility drops

A cold wave has returned to Madhya Pradesh as severe cold and dense fog affect many parts of the state. On Wednesday, the Meteorological Department issued a cold wave alert for Bhopal, Raisen, Rajgarh, Shajapur and Sehore, while dense fog is likely in 22 districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior. Train and flight services are also facing delays due to poor visibility. The weather department has warned of dense fog in districts such as Bhopal, Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Maihar, Sidhi, Singrauli, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Damoh, Sagar and Vidisha. Fog is also expected in Indore, Ujjain, Shajapur, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Shivpuri, Sheopur, Neemuch and Mandsaur. People, especially drivers, have been advised to be careful while travelling. On Tuesday morning, visibility dropped to 500–1,000 metres in Naogaon of Chhatarpur. It was between 1 and 2 kilometres in Bhopal, Gwalior, Narmadapuram, Khajuraho and Mandla, and between 2 and 4 kilometres in Indore, Rajgarh, Sagar, Ujjain, Jabalpur and Guna. Dense fog was also reported from several other districts, including Raisen, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa and Dewas. Night temperatures in these cities of MP City (District) night temperature (°C) Note: Night temperatures on 15–16 December, in °C. More than 35 trains delayed in 2 days, Railways said – running at slow speed The impact of dense fog and bad weather in Delhi and North India was seen on rail traffic for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Many trains coming to Bhopal from Delhi arrived hours late. Long-distance trains were most affected, with some trains running 6 to 7 hours late. This forced passengers to wait for a long time at the station. According to railway officials, visibility has decreased due to fog. Although anti-fog devices have been installed in trains, their effect is not proving as effective as expected. Due to this, trains have to maintain a low speed, which is increasing the delays. Bhopal records 4.8 degrees, third coldest night in 10 years According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature dropped to a record low in several cities of the state on Monday-Tuesday night. Bhopal experienced the coldest night of the season. The temperature here was recorded at 4.8 degrees Celsius. This was the third coldest night in 10 years since 2016. Last year, on December 16, the mercury was recorded at 3.3 degrees. Bhopal became the 8th coldest city in the country and the 2nd coldest in MP. In the state, the lowest temperature of 4.4 degrees was recorded in Shajapur. In Indore, the temperature was recorded at 5.4 degrees, in Gwalior-Jabalpur at 9 degrees, and in Ujjain at 9.5 degrees Celsius. Visibility ranged from 200 to 500 meters in Rewa, Satna, and Sidhi. Shajapur remained the coldest, where the temperature reached 4.4 degrees. In Mandsaur, it was 4.6 degrees; in Kalyanpur of Shahdol, Naugaon-Rajgarh, it was 5 degrees; in Pachmarhi, 5.2 degrees; in Rewa, 5.5 degrees; in Raisen, 6.5 degrees; in Malajkhand, 7.1 degrees; in Umaria, 7.2 degrees; in Narsinghpur-Khajuraho, 8 degrees; in Damoh-Mandla, 8.2 degrees; in Datia, 8.3 degrees; in Betul, 8.5 degrees; in Satna, 8.7 degrees; in Shivpuri, 9 degrees; in Guna, 9.5 degrees; and in Chhindwara, Khargone, and Ratlam, the temperature was 9.8 degrees Celsius. Morning fog… hence, advice to drive carefully
Fog is prevailing in the state. In such a situation, experts have advised people to drive safely. The Meteorological Department has also issued an advisory regarding health and crops. New System from december 17, Cold will increase
According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from the night of December 17. Its effect will start appearing in MP in the next two-three days. Another Western Disturbance is coming right behind it. This will further increase the intensity of the cold. Jet Stream Speed 222 kmph
Currently, the jet stream is also active. The jet stream is affecting the plains of North India. Until Sunday, it was flowing at a speed of 176 kmph at an altitude of 12.6 kilometers from the ground, but for the past 2 days, it has reached up to 222 kmph. Its effect is also being seen in MP. Winter has broken records in November
This time, winter has broken records in November. A cold wave lasted for 15 consecutive days in Bhopal. According to records, these are the most days of cold wave since 1931. On the other hand, on the night of November 17, the mercury reached 5.2 degrees, which was also an overall record. Before this, on November 30, 1941, the temperature was 6.1 degrees. In Indore too, the mercury remained at 6.4 degrees. Here too, it was the coldest night of the season. For the first time in 25 years, the mercury dropped so low. December-January Special for Cold Weather
According to the Meteorological Department, just as two months, July-August, are important out of the four monsoon months (June, July, August, and September) and receive 60 percent or more rainfall, similarly, severe cold occurs in December and January. During these two months, cold winds from North India arrive more frequently in the state. Therefore, there is a significant drop in temperature. Cold winds also blow. Data from the last 10 years shows this trend. Due to the activation of Western Disturbances, winter rain (Mawatha) also occurs in December. This increases the effect of cold even during the day. Looking at the weather trend, strong Western Disturbances occur in December. Also, with the arrival of northerly winds, day and night temperatures drop. The same is expected this time. These districts will experience the most cold Temperature of 3.1 Degrees Recorded in Bhopal
Bhopal has seen a trend of cold and rain day and night. For 5 out of the last 10 years, Bhopal has been experiencing rain in December. Half to three-quarters of an inch of rain has occurred. This time too, rain is expected. Speaking of cold in December, on the night of December 11, 1966, the mercury reached 3.1 degrees. This is the overall record till date. 3 years ago, in 2021, the mercury reached 3.4 degrees.