Thunderstorms and rain continue across Madhya Pradesh today:Daytime temperatures drop below 23°C; Datia, Guna, Nowgong-Tikamgarh shiver as drizzle alert issued for 11 districts

Madhya Pradesh continues to reel under an unseasonal spell of rain, thunder, and gusty winds due to the simultaneous activity of three weather systems. The impact has been dramatic—daytime temperatures have plummeted sharply, dipping below 23°C in several districts. Datia, Guna, Tikamgarh, and Nowgaon were among the coldest on Thursday, with conditions expected to persist through Friday. Heavy rain and cold days across the state According to the Meteorological Department, Datia received the heaviest rainfall on Thursday—around 1.5 inches—followed by Jabalpur (1.25 inches), Malajkhand (0.75 inches), Guna (over 0.5 inches), and Mandla (0.5 inches).
In Bhopal, light drizzles continued throughout the day, while showers were also reported from Gwalior, Pachmarhi, Shivpuri, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Chhindwara, Damoh, Khajuraho, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Sidhi, and Umaria. Rainwater accumulation in fields has damaged standing crops, prompting growing demands for compensation from farmers. Alert for Nov 1 and 2 Daytime chill: Mercury drops to 22.4°C in Datia The cold winds have caused temperatures to drop significantly, leading to an early winter-like chill. On Thursday, Datia recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 22.4°C, followed by Nowgaon (22.5°C), Guna (22.7°C), Tikamgarh (22.8°C), and Malajkhand (23.3°C). Among the major cities, Bhopal recorded 24°C, Indore 23.2°C, Ujjain and Gwalior 24°C, and Jabalpur 28.2°C. Temperatures in other cities like Chhindwara (25.4°C), Damoh (25.5°C), Rewa (26.4°C), Sagar (24.2°C), and Satna (23.8°C) also remained below normal. See pictures of rain on Thursday… Rain forecast for 11 districts The IMD has issued an alert for light rainfall on Friday in Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Burhanpur, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli.
Senior meteorologist Dr. Divya E. Surendran stated that the current conditions are the result of a cyclonic circulation, a depression, and an additional active system over northern India. Severe winter likely this year According to weather experts, the cold season in Madhya Pradesh usually begins in November and lasts until January, but this year, it may extend into February. The coming winter could be one of the harshest since 2010, with the possibility of above-normal rainfall. Frequent western disturbances over northwest India and the development of La Niña conditions may intensify the cold and bring more rain than usual. Monsoon withdraws, but rains continue The Meteorological Department has confirmed that the monsoon has officially withdrawn from all parts of Madhya Pradesh. It remained active for 3 months and 28 days—from June 16 to October 13. Despite its withdrawal, several regions are still witnessing post-monsoon showers, with the final week of October expected to remain rainy. This year, the state experienced what meteorologists call a “happy ending” monsoon. Thirty districts, including Bhopal and Gwalior, recorded “excess rainfall.” Guna topped the list with 65.7 inches of rain, while Sheopur saw 216% of its average rainfall. Shajapur, however, recorded the least—only 28.9 inches, about 81% of the normal. 50 districts meet or exceed rainfall quota Madhya Pradesh received 121% of its expected seasonal rainfall—15% higher than normal. The Gwalior-Chambal region saw nearly double its usual rain. Fifty districts in the Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, and Sagar divisions achieved their rainfall targets, while only four districts—Ujjain, Shajapur, Betul, and Sehore—recorded less than average rainfall. City-by-city October weather trends Bhopal: Record 38°C in October 2012 Bhopal’s average October temperature is 32.7°C (max) and 19.1°C (min). In 2012, the city recorded an all-time high of 38°C, while the lowest was 11.7°C on October 12, 2012. October rainfall records include 7.5 inches in 1955 and 5 inches in a single day on October 6, 2009. Indore: Coldest October night at 6.2°C in 1999 Indore’s October temperatures range between 14–36°C. In 1999, the city recorded its coldest night at 6.2°C. The city’s highest October temperature was 37.8°C (2000), while record rainfall occurred in 1985—over 9 inches in a single month. Gwalior: Day temperature soared to 39°C In Gwalior, October temperatures typically range from 19°C to 39°C. The highest ever was 40.1°C (October 27, 1994). The coldest October night was 8.9°C (1952). The city received over 8 inches of rainfall in October 1956. Jabalpur: Coldest night recorded in 1952 Jabalpur’s average October temperature ranges between 31.8°C and 20.3°C. The coldest night was recorded at 10.5°C in 1952, while the hottest October day reached 37.9°C in 1966. The heaviest monthly rainfall—10.46 inches—occurred in 1916. Ujjain: Dry Octobers becoming more frequent In the past decade, Ujjain saw rain in only 7 out of 10 Octobers. The city’s highest October temperature was 39°C (2002), and its coldest night was 8.1°C (1983). The wettest October day was October 5, 2009, with 3.6 inches of rainfall.