Weather scientist Arun Sharma said the state is unlikely to witness rainfall despite the widespread cloud cover. Snowfall persists across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu–Kashmir, but due to a shift in wind patterns, cold northern winds are not currently entering MP. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is also contributing to the cloudiness and mild daytime conditions.
November has already set multiple records across the state. Bhopal recorded its coldest November in 84 years, while Indore saw its lowest temperatures in 25 years. For 15 consecutive days, MP experienced cold-wave conditions before a marginal rise in the last week. Officials attribute the early onset of cold to early snowfall across Himalayan states. Bhopal’s minimum temperature plunged to 5.2°C this month, breaking a record held since 1941.
Sharma said the present pattern may continue for four more days, with a gradual 2–3°C decrease in night temperatures. A sharper decline is expected in early December as wind flow normalises.
Fog remains a concern across several districts, particularly during early morning and late-night hours. The IMD has issued advisories urging commuters to drive slowly and use fog lamps. Residents have been advised to cover extremities, seek medical attention for flu symptoms, and consume Vitamin C-rich food.
Two deaths allegedly linked to cold have been reported in Rewa and Raisen, though the administration has not confirmed the causes.
Major cities including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain have all recorded notable temperature fluctuations, reinforcing predictions of a harsher winter ahead.
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