On Monday, cloudy skies and intermittent rain were reported across more than 20 districts spanning the Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa, Sagar and Jabalpur divisions. Morning showers were recorded in Tikamgarh, Agar-Malwa and Ashok Nagar, while several other districts experienced a sudden change in weather by evening. Northern Madhya Pradesh witnessed the most pronounced impact, with cooler winds and reduced visibility in several pockets.
According to the IMD, districts likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Tuesday include Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Agar-Malwa, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna and Rewa. Many of these areas also reported moderate fog during the early morning hours, disrupting road traffic and routine activities.
The weather department has forecast persistent fog conditions over the next three days. On February 4, moderate fog is expected in parts of Gwalior-Chambal and Bundelkhand regions, including Shivpuri, Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Satna and Chhatarpur. The fog belt is likely to expand on February 5 and 6 to cover districts such as Rajgarh, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Rewa, Mauganj, Singrauli and Sidhi.
Meteorologists attribute the current spell to an active western disturbance and the influence of strong jet stream winds over north India. On Monday, jet stream winds were recorded at speeds of around 240 kmph at an altitude of 12.6 km, pushing cold air into central India. While night temperatures have shown a slight rise, fluctuations are expected to continue.
The IMD has indicated that another western disturbance is likely to become active over northwest India around February 5, with its effects extending into Madhya Pradesh. As a result, light to moderate rain may continue in parts of the state until February 10, followed by a possible dip in both day and night temperatures.
The changing weather pattern follows heavy snowfall and rain in Himalayan states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Officials have advised farmers, commuters and local administrations in Madhya Pradesh to remain alert as rapidly shifting conditions could affect crops, visibility and daily life in the coming days.
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