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 7°C at night.
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 3.6°C, 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 10°C in multiple cities:
- Fatehpur (Sikar) 3.6°C
- Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh, and Alwar Significantly lower than usual
- Dausa, Jalore, Sirohi, Karauli Below 10°C
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 24.9°C, Pilani (Jhunjhunu) at 24.7°C, Sikar at 23°C, Hanumangarh at 22.6°C, and Karauli at 23.9°C.
Hottest and Coldest Cities in Rajasthan
- Coldest City: Fatehpur (3.6°C)
- Hottest City: Barmer (28.7°C)
- Other notable temperatures:
- Dungarpur 26.5°C
- Jalore 27.1°C
- Jaisalmer & Jodhpur 26.4°C
- Chittorgarh 26.6°C
- Udaipur 24.3°C
- Kota 25.5°C
- Ajmer 25.3°C
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
