Temperatures have dropped below 15°C in 17 cities across Madhya Pradesh, with Amarkantak recording the lowest at 10.8°C. Bhopal and Jabalpur are colder than Pachmarhi. The IMD has forecast a further 1–2°C drop over four days. Meanwhile, AQI levels in Bhopal and Ujjain have crossed 400 following Diwali, raising pollution concerns.