Udaipur : Rajasthan woke up to a blanket of dense fog on Monday morning, with cities like Jaipur, Kota, Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Sikar experiencing low visibility. The thick fog led to traffic crawling on highways, while iconic landmarks such as Jaipur’s Nahargarh and Amer Fort disappeared into the mist.
On Sunday, the maximum temperature across most districts, including Jaipur, Sriganganagar, Dungarpur, and Karauli, dropped by 3 to 10 degrees Celsius. An orange and yellow alert for dense fog has been issued for 19 districts in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Bikaner divisions for Monday.
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain Between January 10-12
Weather experts predict that a western disturbance is likely to become active before Makar Sankranti, leading to cloudy skies and possible rain in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer divisions between January 10-12. The forecast indicates light to moderate rainfall in several regions during this period.
24-Hour Weather Recap
In the past 24 hours, northern Rajasthan, including Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh, along with eastern parts of the state, witnessed dense fog. As a result, maximum temperatures in these areas dropped by up to 10 degrees Celsius. Sriganganagar recorded the coldest day with a maximum temperature of 13.5 degrees Celsius. Thick fog prevented any sunlight from breaking through, and chilly winds added to the discomfort. Hanumangarh followed closely with a maximum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius.
Significant Temperature Drops Across Major Cities
Jaipur’s maximum temperature fell by 6 degrees to 20.7 degrees Celsius. Here are the maximum temperatures recorded in other major cities:
- Pilani (Jhunjhunu): 21.2°C
- Churu: 22.2°C
- Dholpur: 14.4°C
- Alwar: 20.8°C
- Karauli: 17.4°C
- Sirohi: 20.2°C
- Bikaner: 21.7°C
- Jodhpur: 25.8°C
- Jaisalmer: 22.0°C
- Barmer: 25.4°C
Intensified Cold Wave Expected on January 8-9
While the fog is expected to reduce by January 8-9, the cold wave will likely intensify, resulting in a severe drop in both day and night temperatures across Rajasthan. Residents should brace themselves for biting cold weather during these two days.
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