{
  "id": 18657764,
  "title": "Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Cold To Intensify After Diwali, Temperature May Drop To 10°C",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/madhya-pradesh-weather-update-cold-to-intensify-after-diwali",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:20:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-weather-update-cold-to-intensify-after-diwali-temperature-may-drop-to-10c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh is bracing for intensified cold weather following Diwali, with minimum temperatures expected to plummet to as low as 10°C over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported. The lowest minimum temperature recorded last night in Indore was 12°C, while Kalyanpur in Shahdol and Damoh recorded 12.2°C, and Girwar near Shajapur registered 12.6°C. Umaria topped the list with a minimum temperature of 12.7°C, followed by Bhopal and Pachmarhi at 12.8°C. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures are forecast to remain at or below 30°C in several districts, including Amarkantak, Pachmarhi, Malajkhand, Betul, Shivpuri, and Karaundi. However, Umaria recorded the highest maximum temperature at 35.4°C. The IMD has assured that there will be no rain or thunderstorms on Diwali Day, November 8, allowing for unhindered festive celebrations. As temperatures are expected to drop further after November 15, residents in the Gwalior-Chambal division may experience more intense cold due to northerly winds. Historical data suggests that Gwalior has recorded a minimum temperature of 3°C in November 57 years ago, while Ujjain witnessed a record low of 2.3°C around 53 years ago. Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur have also experienced rainfall during November in past years, indicating a potential for similar weather patterns this month.",
  "summary": "Madhya Pradesh Cold Weather: The Madhya Pradesh weather update indicates that cold conditions will intensify after Diwali. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), minimum temperatures may drop by 1–2°C over the next four days. Night temperatures could reach 10–11°C in several cities. Last night, Indore recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 12°C. Kalyanpur in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}