Cold wave grips Rajasthan, 7 cities below 5°C, dew freezes into ice in fields, yellow alert for these districts on Dec 28-29

Due to the ongoing cold wave in the Jaipur division of the state, the biting cold has intensified. Last night, the minimum temperature in 7 cities of Rajasthan was recorded below 5 degrees Celsius. In the night, dew drops were seen transforming into a layer of ice in the fields and threshing grounds.

The biting cold has intensified in the Jaipur division of the state due to the ongoing cold wave. Last night, the minimum temperature in 7 cities of Rajasthan dropped below 5 degrees Celsius. In the morning, dew drops in the fields and threshing grounds appeared to have turned into a layer of ice. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the possibility of a cold wave in 5 cities of the state on December 28 and 29.

Cold Grips 7 Cities

Seven cities in Rajasthan experienced bone-chilling cold last night. Due to the cold weather, people shivered as the night temperature hovered below 5 degrees Celsius. The severe cold persisted even after sunrise. Last night, Sikar recorded a minimum temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature in Fatehpur town was recorded at 2.1 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature recorded at the Agricultural Research Centre in the town today was 1.0 degree Celsius. Karauli (2.1), Dausa (3.9), Loonkaran and Pali (3.6 degrees Celsius) were the coldest cities.

Yellow Alert for Cold in 7 Districts for Two Days

According to information released by the Meteorological Centre Jaipur, a yellow alert has been issued for the possibility of a cold wave in Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu, and Didwana-Kuchaman on December 28 and 29. Residents have been advised to take special precautions to protect themselves from the cold for the next two days.

Today'sWeather Report

Station	Maximum Temperature (°C)	Departure from Normal	Minimum Temperature (°C)	Departure from Normal
Ajmer	25.3	1.1	6.8	-3.5
Alwar	21.8	—	5.0	—
Barmer	28.8	2.7	11.9	1.5
Bikaner	26.8	2.5	10.5	2.3
Chittorgarh	26.8	2.6	6.2	-1.1
Churu	26.6	3.3	5.4	0.5
Jaipur-AMO	24.1	0.9	8.5	-0.3
Jaisalmer	28.0	1.8	10.7	1.3
Jodhpur	26.7	0.8	9.2	-0.9
Kota	24.4	0.9	7.6	-3.8
Phalodi	26.2	0.8	12.2	2.0
Pilani	25.6	3.9	5.8	0.9
Sikar	23.5	1.8	3.5	-1.9
Sri Ganganagar	23.5	2.8	7.5	3.9
Udaipur	23.6	-0.8	6.8	-1.1

Dew Drops Frozen in Fields and Threshing Grounds

Last night, the weather remained cold with a drop in mercury in many areas, including Fatehpur in Sikar. The strong winds made the biting cold palpable, and the dew drops in the fields and threshing grounds appeared like a sheet of ice. The Meteorological Department has predicted a further drop in temperature in the coming days.