MP December 24 Weather Update: State Braces For Rain, Hailstorms, & Dense Fog Over The Next Four Days

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is set to experience varied weather conditions, including rain, hailstorms, and fog, over the next four days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple districts, forecasting cold winds and cloudy skies during the period

On Tuesday, overcast skies were reported in several districts, with light rain continuing in Bhind and Sehore. Meteorologists attribute these changes to a western disturbance and a low-pressure system over Rajasthan, which could lead to rain and hailstorms in parts of the state.

The current system is expected to intensify, especially on December 27, making it the most impactful day for hail and rain. Following the passing of this system, temperatures are anticipated to drop sharply, heralding a cold wave across the state in January.

Temperature Trends

While heavy fog and rain dominate forecasts, the cold spell has slightly abated due to the disruption of northern winds. Night temperatures have risen across most regions.

Coldest Locations:

Nowgaon: 6.2°C

Pachmarhi: 7.9°C

Khajuraho & Mandla: 8°C

Major Cities:

Indore: 14.6°C

Ujjain: 13.5°C

Bhopal: 10.2°C

Jabalpur: 10.4°C

Gwalior: 9.3°C

Forecast For The Next Four Days

December 24:
Light rain is expected in districts like Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Khargone, Vidisha, Guna, and Ashoknagar. Thunderstorms are likely in Ashoknagar, Niwari, and Chhatarpur.

December 25:
Dense fog will blanket regions including Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Ashoknagar, and Guna.

December 26:
Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms will be seen in Indore, Ujjain, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Agar-Malwa, Ratlam, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, Dewas, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Narsinghpur, Sagar, and Guna.

December 27:
An orange alert has been issued for districts like Bhopal, Gwalior, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Dewas, Sehore, Shajapur, Betul, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna. Thunderstorms are also likely in Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, Jhabua, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Agar-Malwa, Neemuch, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Datia, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Panna, Satna, Jabalpur, Katni, and Umaria.