Chill station Pachmarhi records 3.6°C

 

 

 

MADHYA Pradesh experienced mostly dry and calm weather over the past 24 hours, with no significant changes in maximum temperatures across the State. Daytime temperatures remained close to normal, while minimum temperatures fell noticeably by about 3.6°C in Gwalior and Chambal divisions, remaining steady in the rest of the state. Shahdol division, on the other hand, recorded slightly abovenormal minimum temperatures by 1.9°C, reflecting regional variations in night-time cold.

 

The highest temperature in the State was observed at 29.5°C in Khandwa, while the lowest minimum of 3.6°C was recorded at Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram district. Other cities with low minimums included Rajgarh at 5.0°C, Rewa at 5.4°C, Girvar at 5.5°C, and Kalyanpur in Shahdol at 5.7°C, while areas like Kannod, Narmadapuram, and Bhairunda experienced minimums between 11.5°C and 13.9°C. On the maximum temperature front, Chitrakoot remained the coolest at 20.8°C, followed by Malanjkhand at 22.5°C and Amarkantak at 22.6°C, while Khandwa, Khargone, Talun, Mandla, and Alirajpur recorded highs between 27.7°C and 29.5°C.

 

The sky remained clear with a light haze, and average wind speeds ranged from 8 to 10 kmph, keeping conditions calm and dry. Dense fog was reported in Chhatarpur (Khajuraho), while shallow fog appeared in Nowgong, Datia, and Mandla districts. Moderate fog was seen at isolated places in Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Satna, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni, Panna, Tikamgarh, and Niwari, making early morning travel challenging in these areas. The state did not record any rainfall over the last 24 hours, and total rainfall since October 1, 2025, remains at 82.4 mm. In Bhopal, the weather remained typical of mid-winter.

 

The maximum temperature in the past 24 hours was 25.3°C, slightly below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 8.4°C, slightly above normal. Morning humidity was 76% at 8:30 AM, dropping to 50% by the evening, producing crisp air with mild haze. Winds were light, around 8-10 kmph, and the city saw clear skies throughout the day. No rainfall was recorded in Bhopal, making it another dry day in the central region of the state. At the synoptic level, the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream continues to influence regional weather with core winds of approximately 260 kmph at 12.6 km above mean sea level over Northeast India.

 

A weak Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region from December 27, but its impact on Madhya Pradesh will likely be minimal. Overall, dry conditions are expected to continue, with no major changes in temperatures over the next 24 hours. Residents are advised to take precautions during dense fog periods, particularly during mornings.