A severe cold wave, accompanied by piercing winds, has tightened its grip over Rajasthan, causing temperatures to plunge across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast that the cold conditions would intensify over the next three to four days and issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in northeastern Rajasthan.
Karauli in eastern Rajasthan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.6°C, while Pali in the western region registered 5.2°C. Other districts also felt the biting cold, with Churu at 6.4°C, Nagaur at 6.6°C, Jalore at 6.9°C, Dausa at 5.0°C, Anta-Baran at 5.2°C, and Alwar at 6.0°C. Several parts of the state reported minimum temperatures below 10°C, further intensifying the winter chill.
In Sikar, strong cold winds heightened the discomfort, and despite intermittent sunshine, temperatures remained low throughout the morning. Jaipur and Nagaur witnessed a sharp drop of nearly 8°C over the past two days, adding to the severity of the cold wave. Thursday night marked the coldest of the season in several cities. In rural areas of Kota, dense fog blanketed farmlands on Friday morning, while dew froze on crops, raising concerns for agriculture.
The Shekhawati region, including Sikar, Churu, and Jhunjhunu, along with Nagaur, Alwar, Karauli, Dholpur, and Bharatpur, has been the worst affected. Frost has started forming in rural pockets, and mornings and evenings have become particularly harsh. Many rural areas are witnessing temperatures around 5°C, while cold winds continue to suppress daytime warmth.
Despite clear skies, maximum temperatures remain low. Barmer recorded the highest at 28.4°C on Thursday, while Jaipur remained cooler at 24°C.
The Meteorological Department has warned that the cold wave is likely to intensify in the coming days and urged residents to exercise caution, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.
–IANS
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