MADHYA Pradesh is set to experience a further dip in temperatures over the next 24 hours, with night temperatures expected to fall by 2-3°C, intensifying the early winter chill across the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Maximum temperatures have remained largely steady but below normal in several districts, while minimum temperatures have shown mixed patterns, with some areas experiencing warmer nights and others cooler.

 

Currently, maximum temperatures are 1.5°C to 2.6°C below normal in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Jabalpur divisions. Minimum temperatures are 2.0°C below normal in parts of Bhopal division, but appreciably above normal by around 4.0°C in Gwalior and Chambal divisions. Pachmarhi recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 6.7°C, followed by Kalyanpur at 7.1°C, while Prithvipur had the highest minimum at 15.5°C.

 

In daytime temperatures, Pachmarhi remained the coolest at 22.6°C, and Narmadapuram the warmest at 30.7°C. No rainfall was reported anywhere in the state. Bhopal recorded a maximum of 26.0°C, 1.7°C below normal, and a minimum of 9.2°C, dropping 3.2°C below normal. Morning humidity stood at 88% and winds at 8–10 kmph added to the cold during early hours.

 

The sky remained mostly clear with light morning haze. The current weather pattern is influenced by multiple synoptic systems. A well-marked low-pressure area persists over north Tamil NaduPuducherry, with an associated cyclonic circulation expected to weaken gradually while moving south west ward. A trough line extending from this system to Lakshadweep remains active.

 

Meanwhile, a Western Disturbance continues over north Pakistan and adjoining Punjab, with an induced circulation over northwest Uttar Pradesh. A fresh, though feeble, Western Disturbance is expected to impact the Western Himalayan region from December 5, which may indirectly affect Madhya Pradesh’s temperature pattern. IMD forecasts dry weather to continue across the state, with clear skies and calm winds overnight likely to push minimum temperatures down further.

 

Residents are advised to wear adequate warm clothing and follow official weather alerts as the early winter chill intensifies.