Bhopal: A sharp drop in temperature was recorded on Saturday night across the state. The minimum temperature decreased up to 5 degrees. The meteorological department attributed the drop to northerly winds after vanishing impact of western disturbance. Icy wind blowing from northern belts caused cold wave in Madhya Pradesh and surrounding areas.
Bhopal recorded drop of 2.4 degrees in night temperature that settled at 11.1 degrees Celsius. Indore recorded 11.2 degrees Celsius after drop of 2.4 degrees.
Tikamgarh registered drop of 5 degrees that settled at 9 degrees Celsius. Shajapur recorded drop of 4.8 degrees and settled at 9.2 degrees Celsius.
Rajgarh recorded minimum temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius after drop of 4.5 degrees. Pachmarhi recorded 9.4 degrees Celsius after drop of 1 degree. Naugaon recorded minimum temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius after drop of 4.3 degrees. Khajuraho recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius after drop of 2 degrees.