At least 10 people have died so far in Madhya Pradesh as a piercing cold wave sweeps across the state.

The minimum temperatures are hovering between 5 and 7 ° degree Celsius in many parts of the state and vast areas remain enveloped in thick fog affecting road and rail traffic.

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Khajuraho, Gwalior and Indore were among the coldest places in the state on Tuesday, followed by Rewa, Sagar and Bhopal.

Two persons have died so far in Bhopal. A report from Morena said an elderly couple died on Monday due to severe cold wave conditions.
 
A total of six cold related deaths had been reported till Monday -- three each from Jabalpur and Gwalior.