Jaipur, 19 November (Udaipur Kiran). Icy winds blowing in from North India have accelerated the winter chill in Rajasthan, with hill regions experiencing peak cold conditions. Mount Abu recorded a minimum temperature of 0°C, with dew drops freezing on the surface — a clear sign of the intensifying cold wave. Weather experts predict similar conditions for the next week, though slight relief may be felt during the early morning and evening as the cold wave weakens marginally.
Over the past 24 hours, Mount Abu remained the coldest spot in the state. Morning frost on its hills and biting winds highlighted the severity of winter conditions. In the plains, temperatures continued to fall steadily. Nagaur recorded 5.5°C and Fatehpur logged 5.3°C as minimum temperatures.
Districts like Sikar, Sirohi, and Dausa also witnessed a sharp drop in night temperatures. Several regions including Jalore, Churu, and Jhunjhunu saw mercury levels hovering between 7°C and 10°C. At Lunkaransar near Bikaner, the minimum temperature was recorded at 6.2°C. Cities like Udaipur and Alwar too felt the tightening grip of winter, with minimum temperatures ranging between 8°C and 9°C.
Daytime temperatures also reflected the chill. Sirohi recorded the lowest daytime temperature on Tuesday at 22.3°C. In districts such as Karauli, Sikar, and Kota, daytime temperatures settled between 26°C and 27°C. Jaipur, Ajmer, and Chittorgarh saw mild sunshine, but cold winds prevailed throughout the day.
In contrast, Barmer, known for its warmer climate, recorded a maximum temperature of 32.2°C, the highest in the state.
A significant variation between day and night temperatures is being observed across Rajasthan — with some regions dipping close to 5°C at night while others experience mild warmth in the afternoon. Overall, winter has firmly set in across the state, and colder days are expected ahead.
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