Cold Wave Alert Issued in Rajasthan: Temperature Drops Significantly Across the State

Jaipur, February 6 Rajasthan is currently experiencing a severe cold wave following recent rainfall, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures across several cities. Sikar, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, and Udaipur witnessed a significant dip, with minimum temperatures falling as low as 7ยฐC at night.

Cold Wave

Coldest Region: Fatehpur in Sikar District

The coldest recorded temperature in the last 24 hours was in Fatehpur (Sikar district), where the minimum temperature plummeted to 3.6ยฐC, making it the coldest place in Rajasthan.

Yellow Alert for Cold Wave in Shekhawati Region

The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for a cold wave in the Shekhawati region, covering Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Nagaur districts for Thursday, February 8. Experts have warned that cold conditions may intensify over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Temperature Trends Across Major Cities

Several parts of Rajasthan witnessed a drastic temperature drop with minimum temperatures dipping below 10ยฐC in multiple cities:

  • Fatehpur (Sikar) 3.6ยฐC
  • Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh, and Alwar Significantly lower than usual
  • Dausa, Jalore, Sirohi, Karauli Below 10ยฐC

Cold Winds and Daytime Chill Intensify Winter Conditions

  • Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Alwar, and Hanumangarh experienced cold winds on Wednesday evening, increasing the chill factor.
  • Even during the daytime, temperatures remained low, with Jaipur recording 24.9ยฐC, Pilani (Jhunjhunu) at 24.7ยฐC, Sikar at 23ยฐC, Hanumangarh at 22.6ยฐC, and Karauli at 23.9ยฐC.

Hottest and Coldest Cities in Rajasthan

  • Coldest City: Fatehpur (3.6ยฐC)
  • Hottest City: Barmer (28.7ยฐC)
  • Other notable temperatures:
    • Dungarpur 26.5ยฐC
    • Jalore 27.1ยฐC
    • Jaisalmer & Jodhpur 26.4ยฐC
    • Chittorgarh 26.6ยฐC
    • Udaipur 24.3ยฐC
    • Kota 25.5ยฐC
    • Ajmer 25.3ยฐC

Weather Forecast for the Coming Days

  • Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Nagaur districts.
  • Alwar, Jaipur, and Dausa will also experience cold morning and evening winds.
  • Dry weather will continue till February 9, with clear skies and strong daytime sunlight.
  • Further temperature drops are expected in the Shekhawati region in the next 24 hours, increasing the cold intensity.

Cold Wave Alert Issued in Rajasthan: Temperature Drops Significantly Across the State

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