Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh has witnessed its much-awaited first spell of record-breaking winter rainfall. In span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday, capital city recorded 21 mm of rain.
This has been the second highest rainfall recorded in 24 hours during last 10 years in January. Highest rainfall of 25.6 mm was recorded on January 23, 2014.
It has also surpassed its monthly average rainfall of 12.7 mm.
According to Skymet Weather, these fresh rains can be touted as fairly good spell as per the winter standards. These rains were on account of confluence zone marked over Madhya Pradesh as a result of interaction between dry and cold winds from north with moist winds from Bay of Bengal.
Under the influence of the weather activity and cloud cover, maximum temperatures that were settling in high 20s have now dropped and are now settling in mid 20s.
According to Skymet Weather, rains are expected to take a back seat in next 24 hours with the confluence zone shifting eastwards. Cold and dry northwesterly winds will start blowing over Bhopal once again.
With this, minimum temperatures will register a significant dip and chilly nights are expected during next few days. Foggy mornings will also make a comeback over the city and moderate to dense fog engulfing the region.
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