A severe cold wave, accompanied by chilly winds, has gripped Rajasthan, leading to a significant drop in temperatures across the state. The Meteorological Department has predicted intensified cold conditions for the next few days and issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in northeastern Rajasthan.
Karauli in eastern Rajasthan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius, while Pali in the western region registered 5.2 degrees Celsius. Other districts like Churu, Nagaur, Jalore, Dausa, Anta-Baran, and Alwar also experienced cold weather with temperatures ranging from 5.0 to 6.9 degrees Celsius.
Several parts of the state reported temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, making the winter conditions more severe. In Sikar, cold winds have increased the chill factor significantly, keeping temperatures low despite intermittent sunshine. Jaipur and Nagaur witnessed a sharp drop of almost 8 degrees Celsius in the past two days, exacerbating the cold wave.
The recent nights have been the coldest of the season in various cities. In rural areas of Kota, dense fog covered farmlands on Friday morning, causing dew to freeze on crops and raising concerns for agriculture. The Shekhawati region, including Sikar, Churu, and Jhunjhunu, along with Nagaur, Alwar, Karauli, Dholpur, and Bharatpur, experienced the most pronounced cold wave.
Frost formation has started in rural areas, making mornings and evenings particularly harsh. Temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius and cold winds have suppressed daytime temperatures in many rural regions. Despite clear skies, the maximum temperature struggled to rise, with Barmer recording the highest at 28.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, while Jaipur remained cooler at 24 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department has cautioned about a further intensification of the cold wave in the upcoming days and advised residents to be cautious, especially during early mornings and late evenings.
