Chill Grips Rajasthan: Mercury Plummets, Cold Wave Alert Issued

Northern winds have brought a cold wave to parts of Rajasthan with temperatures dropping significantly. Bhilwara recorded the lowest at 5 degrees Celsius, and more cold conditions are expected. The mercury is forecasted to drop further in the Shekhawati region in the coming days.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 09-12-2024 17:10 IST | Created: 09-12-2024 17:10 IST
Chill Grips Rajasthan: Mercury Plummets, Cold Wave Alert Issued
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Chilly conditions have swept across parts of Rajasthan due to the influence of northern winds, bringing some of the year's lowest temperatures. Bhilwara stood out with a bone-chilling 5 degrees Celsius, noted the meteorological department Monday.

The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a warning indicating an impending cold wave in various regions of the state. Daytime temperatures experienced a drop of three to four notches, particularly in Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar.

Other chilly spots included Dabok at 5.2 degrees Celsius, Chittorgarh at 6, and Karauli at 6.4. The cold is forecasted to intensify from Tuesday as the mercury might descend further to 3-4 degrees in Shekhawati, encompassing Sikar, Pilani, and Jhunjhunu.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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