Early Winter Chill Sets In: October Temperatures Dip to 14°C in Madhya Pradesh
October 11, 2025 | Weather & Environment News
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The onset of winter has come unusually early for Madhya Pradesh, with minimum October temperatures dropping close to 14°C for the first time in nearly two decades. Key districts including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur have all reported chilly mornings and late evening cold snaps, surprising local residents accustomed to milder autumns.
Meteorological experts say the early cold is due to clear skies, northwesterly winds, and a recent lack of rain. Weather stations registered 14.2°C in Bhopal, 14.5°C in Indore, 14.3°C in Gwalior, and 14.6°C in Jabalpur—levels not seen since the remarkable October of 2008.
Meteorological experts say the early cold is due to clear skies, northwesterly winds, and a recent lack of rain. Weather stations registered 14.2°C in Bhopal, 14.5°C in Indore, 14.3°C in Gwalior, and 14.6°C in Jabalpur—levels not seen since the remarkable October of 2008.
Highlights and Local Observations
- Bhopal: Residents spotted fog patches in morning, with ACs switched off and woollens out.
- Indore & Gwalior: Record lows for mid-October, early sales spike in heaters and winter wear.
- Jabalpur: Countryside temperature dropped to 13.8°C on outskirts, lowest in central India.
- Weather office: “Dry cold winds from the northwest have replaced last week’s humid air, setting the stage for prolonged chill if current patterns persist.”
Expert View: “Winter may set in 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule for MP and upper central states. People should prepare for colder Diwali festivities.”
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Sources:
- India Meteorological Department, Hindustan Times, Times of India, October 2025
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