Madhya Pradesh is reeling under an intense cold wave and dense fog, triggering weather alerts across many districts. The sharp drop in temperatures has already claimed one life in Tikamgarh. An elderly man died after severe exposure to cold, officials confirmed.
In the last 24 hours, Rajgarh and Pachmarhi emerged as the coldest locations. Both recorded a minimum temperature of 5.4 degrees Celsius. Kalyanpur in Shahdol followed closely at 5.8 degrees. Bhopal also reported a biting cold with similar readings.
Indore recorded a minimum temperature of 6.6 degrees, while Umaria touched 7 degrees. Amarkantak stood at 7.4 degrees. Gwalior, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Rewa, and Sagar also witnessed chilly nights.
Dense fog has worsened conditions in several regions. Visibility dropped below 50 metres in Rewa and Satna, disrupting road traffic. The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for very dense fog on Tuesday.
Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, and Chhatarpur remain on high alert. Datia, Panna, Tikamgarh, and Niwari may also face severe fog. Authorities have advised residents to stay cautious and limit travel during early hours.
