3-day cold wave alert in MP, temperatures drop under 5°C:Bhopal, Jabalpur see sharpest fall; Shahdol’s Kalyanpur remains coldest at 4.2°C

Madhya Pradesh is expected to face very cold weather for the next three days. Many districts are under a cold wave alert, with temperatures dropping below 5°C in several places. Night temperatures have broken past records in cities like Indore and Bhopal. Weather experts say early snowfall in the north, strong winds, and active Western Disturbances are causing severe winter conditions across the state. Cold wave alert for several districts The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave alert for the next three days. On Tuesday, Bhopal, Indore, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sehore, Shajapur, Jabalpur, Seoni, and Shahdol will face a cold wave. Narsinghpur will experience a cold day. Temperatures in many places may fall below 5°C. Sharp drop in temperatures Cold winds are blowing across Madhya Pradesh. Many cities are recording night temperatures below 6°C. Kalyanpur in Shahdol recorded 4.2°C. Cold winds have been blowing in Bhopal continuously for the past four days. Indore breaks 10-year record Most cities saw night temperatures fall below 10°C on Sunday–Monday night. Indore recorded 5.7°C, the lowest in the past 10 years. Earlier, the lowest was 7°C on 24 December 2015. Bhopal Ujjain also shiver In Bhopal, the minimum temperature was 7.2°C. Ujjain recorded its coldest night of the season at 9°C. Gwalior recorded 8.9°C, and Jabalpur was at 8.3°C. Coldest spots in MP Kalyanpur was the coldest at 4.2°C. Pachmarhi recorded 5.2°C.Other temperatures: Why the weather is so cold Cold winds from Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and North India are pushing into Madhya Pradesh. Winds at higher altitudes are blowing at more than 100 km/h, adding to the chill. Cloudy weather on Sunday was caused by a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea. Cold wave for the next 3 days The cold wave alert also applies to 10 and 11 December. Districts affected include Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Vidisha, Rajgarh, Sehore, Shajapur, Seoni, and Shahdol. Record-breaking cold this season Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 84 years. Indore saw its coldest November in 25 years. Indore has now broken a 10-year December record as well. November saw historic lows Bhopal experienced a cold wave for 15 days, the highest since 1931. On 17 November, the temperature touched 5.2°C, breaking the previous record of 6.1°C from 1941. Indore recorded 6.4°C, its coldest November night in 25 years. Why December and January are the coldest These two months receive the most cold winds from North India. Western Disturbances often cause winter rain, which drops temperatures further. Day temperatures fall sharply during such weather systems. Expected weather in December Strong Western Disturbances and cold northerly winds are likely. Both day and night temperatures are expected to fall further. Districts likely to face severe cold The coldest weather is likely in: Cold wave may last 20–22 days Experts say several cities may experience cold waves throughout December. In January, the cold wave may continue for up to 20–22 days. Reasons Behind the Severe Winter La Niña Effect Weather models showed La Niña would be active. This means cooling of the Pacific Ocean. Cooler air gets pushed towards Asia, intensifying cold across India. Early Snowfall in the Mountains Snowfall began early in Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. This increased the chill in Central India by 20–30%. Deep Penetration of Cold Winds Cold winds reached 20–25% deeper into major regions like: Gwalior–Chambal, Bhopal–Vidisha, Ratlam–Mandsaur, and Sagar–Damoh. Active western disturbances Winter rain caused by these systems lowers temperature by 4–6°C. Several cities like Bhopal, Ujjain, Mandsaur, and Ratlam may see colder days. Day temperatures in Indore, Dewas, Bhopal, Sehore, Gwalior, and Morena may fall repeatedly.