Madhya Pradesh Freezes: Record Cold, Schools Shut, Life Disrupted by Dense Fog

• Madhya Pradesh gripped by severe cold, disrupting daily life with dense fog and cold wave conditions.
• Bhopal records 10-year low for January cold; visibility near zero in Gwalior, Bhind, Datia, and other districts.
• Schools in Indore, Raisen-Narmadapuram, Gwalior declared holidays; others like Bhopal, Dhar, Sehore open after 9 AM.
• Shivpuri schools (Nursery-Class 8) closed Jan 7-8; all schools in the district closed Wednesday, then 10 AM-2:30 PM from Jan 8.
• Flights delayed, trains up to 16 hours late due to low visibility; administration urges precautions.

Why It Matters: Severe cold wave in Madhya Pradesh disrupts life, forcing school closures and travel delays.