MP Shivers: New Year Begins with Icy Cold, Dense Fog; Jet Stream Hits 278 Kmph

• Madhya Pradesh experienced biting cold and dense fog on New Year's Day, with low visibility across many regions.
• Kalyanpur, Naogaon, and Khajuraho were among the coldest cities, recording significantly low minimum temperatures.
• Dense fog affected numerous districts including Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, and others in Vindhya and Gwalior-Chambal regions.
• Snowfall in hilly states and an active Western Disturbance are contributing to the cold wave and cold day conditions.
• A powerful jet stream, reaching 278 Kmph, is a major factor for the sharp drop in temperatures, and cold is expected to persist.

Why It Matters: Madhya Pradesh faces severe cold and fog on New Year's Day due to jet stream and Western Disturbance.