Overview
- The Bhopal centre of the Meteorological Department issued severe cold wave warnings for isolated locations in Bhopal, Sehore, Rajgarh, Indore, Shajapur, Satna, Shahdol, Jabalpur and Maihar, with cold wave conditions likely in several adjoining districts.
- Minimum temperatures ran 5.1°C to 7.9°C below normal in Bhopal, Indore, Rewa and Jabalpur divisions, with appreciably below-normal readings reported in Ujjain, Gwalior, Sagar, Shahdol and Chambal.
- Dry, clear weather with light winds prevailed statewide and no rainfall was recorded, while a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was assessed to have minimal impact on Madhya Pradesh.
- Recent readings included about 6.0°C in Rajgarh and Shajapur and 6.4°C in Bhopal and Indore in official reporting, while one outlet cited an unconfirmed 5.2°C for Bhopal.
- Authorities advised warm clothing and limited exposure for residents and urged farmers to protect sensitive crops and livestock, with forecasters expecting the cold wave to persist and cold-day conditions possible in parts of Balaghat and Chhindwara.