Nagpur's Night Temperatures Rise as Winter Chill Abruptly Weakens

Nagpur: Barely days after the city shivered at 10.6°C — the season's lowest so far — giving Nagpur a hill-station-like dawn and dense fog, the winter chill has abruptly weakened, with minimum temperatures rising again across Vidarbha. Nagpur climbed back to 14.3°C on Sunday, marking a sharp jump of 0.8°C overnight, signalling a clear warming trend rather than the expected late-November dip. The Regional Meteorological Centre data shows similar spikes across the region, notably Akola (+3.1°C), Buldhana (+2.9°C), Yavatmal (+3.1°C), and Bramhapuri (+1.7°C), while Chandrapur and Gondia saw only marginal variation. No rainfall was recorded, and humidity and visibility remain within normal limits. IMD forecasts indicate that the warming phase will persist this week. Nagpur's minimum temperature is expected to rise to around 16°C, while districts like Buldhana, Chandrapur, and Yavatmal may touch 17–18°C at night. Day temperatures will hover between 29°C and 32°C, under clear to partly cloudy skies. Meteorologists attribute the sudden change to warm easterly winds and clear skies preventing night-time cooling. Experts say Vidarbha may have to wait longer for the true winter plunge unless there is a shift in wind pattern. The fluctuation in day and night temperatures has also triggered a spike in viral infections across the city. Paediatricians and physicians are reporting an increase in cases of cold, cough, flu, and fever, especially among children and the elderly. Experts warn that sudden temperature swings weaken immunity, making people more susceptible to seasonal viruses. Citizens have been advised to stay hydrated, avoid sudden exposure to cold air, and seek timely medical care instead of self-medicating to prevent complications. **Infobox** Nagpur Temperature Trend (°C) Nov 8: 16 | Nov 9: 14.4 | Nov 10: 12.2 | Nov 14: 12 | Nov 15: 12 | Nov 16: 10.8 | Nov 23: 14.3 Vidarbha's Coldest: Gondia – 9.6°C (Nov 16) End of Article