Intense cold fog disrupt life across MP:Schools closed in 24 districts, trains delayed by hours; Rajgarh remains coldest at 2°C

Madhya Pradesh continues to reel under intense cold and thick fog. Temperatures have dropped to record lows in several districts, visibility has reduced sharply, and daily life has been badly affected. Schools have been closed in 24 districts, timings have been changed in seven others, and train services have suffered massive delays, with some trains running up to 14 hours late. Record-breaking cold across districts Several districts recorded extremely low night temperatures. Rajgarh was the coldest place in the state, with the minimum temperature falling to 2°C. Other cold locations included: The sharp drop in temperature has intensified cold-wave conditions across the state. Bhopal sees sudden temperature dip The state capital, Bhopal, recorded a dramatic fall in temperature within a single night. The mercury dropped by 5.6°C, bringing the minimum temperature down to 3.8°C, making it the coldest among major cities. Other big cities recorded the following minimum temperatures: Dense fog reduces visibility to dangerous levels Fog has severely affected visibility in many districts. Datia was the worst hit, where visibility dropped to below 50 metres. Dense fog was reported in several districts, including: Gwalior, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Dewas, Sehore, Khajuraho, Bhopal, Raisen, Naugaon, Rewa, Guna, Narmadapuram, Mandla, Satna, Ujjain, Sheopur, Ratlam, Indore, Chhindwara, Damoh, Jabalpur and Sidhi. Schools closed in 24 districts Due to extreme cold and fog, district administrations have announced school holidays in 24 districts. The closures mainly apply to nursery to Class 8, with some variations. District-wise school holidays: School timings changed in seven districts In districts where schools remain open, authorities have revised timings to protect children from the cold. Trains delayed by up to 14 hours at Itarsi Dense fog has badly disrupted rail services, especially at Itarsi junction. Trains arriving from North India were delayed by as much as 14 hours. Morning trains reached at night, while night trains arrived in the morning, causing severe inconvenience to passengers. Travellers reported missed connections and disrupted plans. To cope with the cold, people relied on bonfires, hot tea and warm clothing. Platforms remained crowded even late at night. List of delayed trains