Dense fog covers Madhya Pradesh, 14 districts on alert:Gwalior and Chambal face maximum impact; cold wave likely to pause for next 3 days

Madhya Pradesh is now experiencing dense fog along with severe cold. The Meteorological Department has issued a dense fog alert for 14 districts in Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Jabalpur, and Rewa divisions on Monday. Earlier, several cities witnessed extreme cold. The state’s only hill station, Pachmarhi, recorded the lowest temperature at 5.2°C. The districts under the fog warning include Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. On Sunday, northern parts of the state also experienced fog. Cold to intensify from December 17 According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region from the night of December 17. Its impact will be felt in Madhya Pradesh over the next two to three days, increasing the intensity of the cold. Pachmarhi–Kalyanpur coldest, Bhopal drops to 7°C During Saturday–Sunday nights, temperatures in most cities remained below 10°C. Among the five major cities, Indore was the coldest at 6.4°C. Bhopal recorded 7°C, Jabalpur 9.4°C, and Gwalior–Ujjain 9.8°C. Pachmarhi remained the coldest in the state at 5.2°C, followed by Rajgarh–Kalyanpur at 5.6°C, Shajapur 6.1°C, Mandsaur 6.7°C, Rewa–Umariya 7.2°C, Malajkhand 7.4°C, Khajuraho 8.2°C, Naugaon 8.3°C, Raisen–Datia 8.4°C, Mandla 8.5°C, Betul 8.7°C, Narsinghpur, Tikamgarh–Damoh 9°C, Khandwa 9.4°C, and Satna 9.6°C. Jet stream speed at 176 km/h Currently, the jet stream is active over northern India’s plains, flowing at an altitude of 12.6 km at a speed of 176 km/h, impacting Madhya Pradesh’s weather. What is Jet Stream? According to weather experts, the jet stream, a fast-moving wind at around 12 km altitude, is contributing to the cold. Its speed has reached up to 222 km/h this time. Along with cold air from the mountains, it intensifies winter chills. Seasonal systems like Western Disturbances from northern India, combined with the jet stream, double the cold effect, which is happening this year as well. Record-breaking cold in November December–January to bring intense cold Forecast for December cold Strong Western Disturbances are expected in December. Northern winds will lead to a drop in day and night temperatures. This year, a similar trend is anticipated. Districts to experience severe cold Cold wave may last 20–22 days Weather experts predict cold waves across several cities in December. These cold spells could continue for 20–22 days into January, bringing sustained chilly conditions across the state.