Bhopal: Weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh have changed with the start of the New Year. Cold mornings and nights are continuing in many parts of the state, while daytime temperatures are slowly rising. People are feeling strong cold winds early in the day, but afternoons are becoming more comfortable. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), numerous regions of India are experiencing cool weather conditions due to the snowfall that has intensified in the Himalayan region. Temperatures are expected to dip further in many parts, especially in the Northern regions of India.
Bhopal weather
The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 9 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively. The wind is likely to blow at a speed of 10 Km/h, and the humidity is likely to be around 54 per cent. Mornings remain chilly with light fog in some areas in Bhopal. Night temperatures will remain low, but bright sunshine during the day brings some relief. Apart from Madhya Pradesh's capital city, Indore is also experiencing cold mornings, though daytime weather is pleasant.
An Orange alert in these regions
As dense fog grips over many parts of Madhya Pradesh, the IMD has issued an orange alert in numerous regions, including Bhopal, Gwalior, Chambal, Bundelkhand, Chhatarpur, Vidisha, Muraina, Rewa, Singrauli, Damoh, Indore, Satna, Katni, Sagar, Ujjain, Rajghat, and Datiya, among others.
IMD advisory
The weather department has urged citizens to stay warm, limit early-morning outdoor activities, and take necessary health precautions. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable during this period.
Cold wave in other regions of India
A severe cold wave continues to affect several parts of North India, bringing temperatures well below normal. The weather department said that Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Nagaland, and Manipur are also likely to experience icy winds blowing from the Himalayas, resulting in chilly mornings and sharp nighttime drops.
