DENSE FOG, COLD CONDITIONS persist across Madhya Pradesh

 

 

RISING fog combined with intensifying cold wave conditions continued to affect large parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last 24 hours. Very dense to dense fog was reported from several districts during late night and early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility and impacting normal movement. Along with fog, cold wave and cold day conditions prevailed at isolated places, indicating firm grip of winter over the State. Shahdol district remained coldest in Madhya Pradesh, withKalyanpur recording lowest minimum temperature of 3.4°C. This marks continuation of Shahdol’s trend of recording lowest temperature in the State during the current cold spell. Other places with very low night temperature included Umaria (4.7°C), Pachmarhi (4.8°C), Khajuraho (6.0°C) and Malanjkhand (6.1°C). Minimum temperature showed Pradesh. 

 

Night temperatures remained below nor mal by 2.7 to 1.6°C in Bhopal and Jabalpur divisions, while Chambal division recorded above-nor mal minimum temperatures by about 1.7°C. Minimum temperatures in the remaining divisions stayed close to normal levels. Day temperature rose appreciably by about 2.6°C in districts of Shahdol division, while no signifi cant change was observed in other divisions. Despite this rise, maximum temperatures remained well below normal in Rewa division by about 4.1°C and below normal in Shahdol division by around 2.1°C. The lowest maximum temperatures were record ed at Morena (15.9°C), Chitrakoot (18.8°C), Gwalior (19.2°C), Sidhi (19.6°C) and Rewa (21.4°C). The highest maximum temperature of 28.4°C was observed at Guna, Narmadapuram, Rajgarh and Talun in Barwani district.

 

Weather conditions remained dry across the entire state, with no rain fall recorded in any district during the past 24 hours. Winds were generally light to moderate, with speeds around 8 to 10 kmph, which favored the persistence of fog, especially during early morning hours. Likewise, cold wave conditions prevailed inShahdol and Seoni districts, while cold day conditions were observed in Narsinghpur and Gwalior districts. Very dense fog was reported from Rewa, Satna, Gwalior and Khajuraho (Chhatarpur). Dense fog occurred at isolated places over Datia, Bhind, Singrauli, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Satna, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari districts, while moderate fog was reported at isolated places in Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Damoh, Sagar and Maihar.

 

The prevailing weather over Madhya Pradesh is being influenced by a Western Disturbance, which is present as a trough in the middle and upper tropospheric westerlies. Additionally, a strong Sub Tropical Westerly Jet Stream, with core wind speeds of about 120 knots, continues to prevail over north west India. These synoptic conditions are supporting the inflow of cold air and the formation of fog, leading to lower night temperatures and subdued day temperatures across the State. Weather conditions in Bhopal Bhopal city experienced partly cloudy skies with dry weather conditions.

 

The maximum temperature recorded was 25.3°C, slightly below normal, while the minimum temperature dropped to 6.8°C, which is below normal. At 8:30 AM, the temperature stood at 13.0°C with relative humidity of 85 percent, indicating a cold and humid morning. Light winds prevailed, and fog was observed in nearby areas during early morning hours. Warnings & advisory Cold wave and cold day conditions are likely to continue at isolated places over parts of the state, particularly in Seoni, Narsinghpur,Shahdol and Gwalior districts. Dense to very dense fog may persist during late night and early morning hours, leading to poor visibility and possible disruption of road, rail and air transport. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during foggy conditions, drive slowly using fog lights, and wear adequate warm clothing to protect against extreme cold.