Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Central India Battles Severe Cold Wave
It's very cold in Central India, especially in Madhya Pradesh!
The weather department has issued warnings because the temperatures are much lower than usual.
Places like Bhopal and Indore have seen temperatures drop to around 6.4 degrees Celsius, which is quite chilly.
Some areas are even experiencing a 'severe cold wave' or 'cold day' conditions.
This cold spell is expected to continue for a few more days.
People are being advised to stay warm, wear thick clothes, and drink hot liquids.
Farmers are also getting advice on how to protect their crops and animals from the cold.
Madhya Pradesh experiences intense cold wave with temperatures significantly below normal.
IMD issues warnings for severe cold wave and cold day conditions in several districts.
Minimum temperatures drop to 6.0°C in some areas, with Bhopal and Indore recording 6.4°C.
Maximum temperatures also below normal, with Khandwa recording a high of 30.5°C.
Cold wave expected to persist with no major changes in the coming days.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Intense cold wave conditions with significantly below-normal temperatures, leading to warnings for severe cold wave and cold day conditions across several districts of Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Over the past 24 hours and continuing, with no large change expected in the coming days.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, specifically affecting Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Rajgarh, and surrounding districts.
- Why
- Persistent cold wave conditions with dry weather, influenced by atmospheric conditions.
- State Experiencing Cold Wave
- Madhya Pradesh
- Lowest Minimum Temperature Recorded
- 6.0°C (Rajgarh and Girvar)
- Minimum Temperature in Bhopal
- 6.4°C (Saturday and Sunday nights)
- Minimum Temperature in Indore
- 6.4°C
- Highest Maximum Temperature Recorded
- 30.5°C (Khandwa)
- Lowest Maximum Temperature Recorded
- 22.3°C (Amarkantak)
- Temperature Deviation (Below Normal, Min)
- 5.1 to 7.9°C in Bhopal, Indore, Rewa, Jabalpur divisions; 3.2 to 4.5°C in others
- Temperature Deviation (Below Normal, Max)
- 3.2 to 3.6°C in Indore, Ujjain, Rewa, Shahdol divisions; 1.8 to 2.7°C in others
Sources
IMD issues cold wave alert for isolated pockets of Pune, several districts
Not yet winter, but temperature continues to drop in Mumbai; IMD explains reasons
Pune Records Season’s Coldest Morning; Several Areas on 'Cold Wave' Alert - Details Inside
