Jaipur, December 31: Icy winds sweeping in from North India have plunged Rajasthan into a severe cold wave, with the state expected to reel under the biting chill until January 3. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of worsening conditions starting January 1, as dense fog and plummeting temperatures disrupt daily life.
On Tuesday, visibility dropped to as low as 40 meters in several districts, including Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, forcing vehicles to crawl on fog-laden roads.
Temperature Plummets Across the State
In the past 24 hours, Sri Ganganagar recorded the coldest maximum temperature at just 13.2°C. Other cities fared only slightly better:
- Alwar: 15°C
- Bikaner: 18.9°C
- Churu: 18.4°C
- Jaipur: 19.8°C
- Kota: 19.9°C
Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s hill station, recorded a maximum temperature of 18°C, while Pilani (Jhunjhunu) and Sikar saw daytime temperatures of 17.6°C and 17.2°C, respectively.
Cold Day Conditions Prevail
Due to the cold wave and dense fog, several districts, including Sikar, Pilani, Churu, Sri Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh, experienced maximum temperatures 4-7°C below normal. Nighttime temperatures have dipped below 10°C in many areas, creating cold day conditions across the region.
Mount Abu Braces for Freezing Temperatures
Mount Abu is likely to witness an intensification of the cold spell. The IMD forecasts that temperatures in the hill station could drop to zero or even lower in the next few days. On Monday, the minimum temperature in Mount Abu was recorded at 1°C.
Precautions Advised as Chill Deepens
With icy winds from the north expected to further exacerbate the cold wave, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves from the freezing temperatures. Authorities have advised people to stay indoors, dress warmly, and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of dense fog.
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