MP sees sudden U-turn in cold weather:Night temperatures decrease by 8 degrees; absence of icy northern winds brings unexpected warmth across cities

Madhya Pradesh’s winter has taken an unexpected turn. Normally, the last week of November brings sharp cold, but this year the days are unusually warm and even the nights are staying above 15°C in most major cities. Meteorologists say the change is due to the absence of icy northern winds. On Wednesday–Thursday night, over 20 cities, including Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain, recorded minimum temperatures above 15°C. However, temperatures are expected to start dropping again after two days. Morning fog covers several districts Despite the rise in temperatures, dense morning fog is being reported across the state. From November 6–22: Intense cold; now a temporary relief The cold wave began unusually early this year, starting from November 6. From November 22 onward, temperatures started rising as wind patterns shifted, blocking cold northerly winds from entering MP. However, meteorologists warn that another phase of intense cold and cold-wave conditions is expected soon. Two suspected cold-related deaths in MP Cold conditions have reportedly led to two deaths in the past two days. Western disturbance to trigger cold again The IMD reports an active Western Disturbance over Pakistan and Afghanistan, which will reach the Himalayan region in two to three days. This will intensify cold in northern states and bring back chilly winds to MP, increasing the cold significantly. City temperatures rise noticeably Wednesday–Thursday night temperatures: Rewa, Kalyanpur and Nowgong remained below 10°C, while Ratlam, Tikamgarh, Sagar, Guna, Khandwa, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Dhar, Seoni, Betul and Narmadapuram recorded 15–18.8°C. Day temperatures crossed 29°C in Ujjain, Khandwa, Khargone, Dhar, Narmadapuram, Indore, Ratlam and Mandla. Over the last week, many cities have seen night temperatures rise by as much as 8°C. Weather snapshot: November trends in 5 major cities Bhopal: All-Time November Record Broken Typical November nights hover around 9–12°C; this year, the minimum dipped to 5.2°C on November 16, breaking the overall record set in 1941 (6.1°C).Rainfall is common this month — it has rained three times in the last decade. Indore: Minimum once fell to 5.6°C (1938) November nights generally range between 10–12°C but can drop sharply.Occasional rain is also reported; day temperatures stay at 31–33°C. Gwalior: Historic 3°C in 1970 In the past decade, minimum temperatures have reached 8°C.Record day temperature was 37.3°C (2001).Rainfall has occurred three times in 10 years. Jabalpur: Over 6 inches rain in 1946 Recent decade low: 7.8°C (2022).Overall record: 3.9°C (1989).Day temperatures stay around 30–33°C. Ujjain: 2.8°C in 1974 – record low Past 10 years: minimum typically 10–11°C; days remain 33–35°C. ​