Temperatures have been steadily falling since the beginning of November, increasing the cold during the nights and mornings.
Updated: November 9, 2025 6:40 PM IST
New Delhi: The effects of fresh snowfall on the peaks of the Himalayas are being felt in the plains. Following the snowfall, icy winds from the mountains are reaching the plains directly, intensifying the cold weather and cold wave.
Minimum temperatures have dropped below 10°C in 12 districts of Rajasthan, 10 in Madhya Pradesh, 1 in Chhattisgarh, 1 in Haryana, and 8 in Himachal Pradesh. Cities like Bhopal, Rajgarh, and Indore in Madhya Pradesh, along with hill stations like Gulmarg and Srinagar, have joined the list of the top 12 coldest cities in the country.
Meanwhile, the effects of the cold are being felt in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, amid the retreating monsoon rains in the south. In the hill station of Ooty, dew drops have frozen on car windscreens, vehicles, and trees.
Several Rajasthan districts record season’s coldest night
Due to icy winds blowing from North India, temperatures in Alwar, Udaipur, and Jhunjhunu have also dropped to single digits. These cities experienced their coldest night of the season on Saturday, November 8. Baran and Karauli also recorded temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius for the first time. Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius were recorded in 12 districts. Sikar recorded the lowest temperature of 7 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours.
Madhya Pradesh weather
Icy winds have chilled the entire state of Madhya Pradesh, breaking records even in November. Following the snowfall, icy winds are reaching Madhya Pradesh directly from the mountains. Temperatures in many cities remained below 10 degrees Celsius, with Rajgarh being the coldest as it recorded the night temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, a severe cold wave has hit Bhopal, Rajgarh, Indore, and Shajapur.
Cold wave alert issued in Surguja division of Chhattisgarh
The Pendra and Amarkantak regions are experiencing severe cold. For the first time this season, the minimum temperature in Pendra has dropped below 10°C, reaching 9°C. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature across the state may drop by 1 to 3°C in the next two days. A cold wave warning has been issued for a few locations in northern Chhattisgarh.
Impact of La Niña in Punjab, Night temperatures drop by 2°C
Temperatures have been steadily falling since the beginning of November, increasing the cold during the nights and mornings. The La Niña effect is also a factor in the increased cold this year. This is believed to be a major reason behind the drop in temperatures in Punjab this year. The La Niña effect will be visible in North India in December.
Patna records 17.8 degrees Celsius
In Bihar, westerly winds blew in the second week of November as the capital Patna recorded 17.8 degrees C. Snowfall in the mountains has increased the cold in Bihar. Strong cold westerly winds have made mornings and evenings feel cold. This year, dry westerly winds have arrived only in the second week of November, which is expected to make this year colder. According to meteorologists, the rain on November 1 and 2 and the snowfall in the mountains have increased the cold in the plains. The temperature will continue to fall, and the cold will increase.
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