The spell of bone-chilling cold continues in Jaipur and many other cities due to the effect of a strong western disturbance in the state. Although the rain has subsided, icy winds from the north have caused shivers. Along with the severe cold, the mercury in many areas has dropped below the freezing point.
Mount Abu records minimum temperature of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, ice freezes (Photo: Patrika)
Jaipur: The severe cold spell continues in many cities, including the capital Jaipur, following a strong Western Disturbance affecting the state. Although the rain has subsided, icy winds from the north have caused a bone-chilling cold. Along with the intense cold, the mercury in many areas has dropped below the freezing point. Mount Abu recorded a temperature of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius last night, the lowest of the season.
According to meteorologists, the weather will remain dry in most districts of the state for the next one to two days. However, the severe cold spell will continue due to icy winds reaching the plains of the state from the Himalayan foothills. On the other hand, a new Western Disturbance is likely to become active in the northeastern parts of the state from January 26. Due to its impact, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of 15 cities in the state on January 26, 27, and 28, accompanied by strong cold winds.
Mercury at Minus 5.0 Degrees in Mount Abu, Frost Forms
Mount Abu recorded the steepest drop in minimum temperature last night, with the mercury falling to minus 5.0 degrees Celsius. Frost formed in fields and farmlands, and due to the intense cold, people remained indoors until late in the morning. Besides Mount Abu, the night temperature in some other cities of the state also dropped below 5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperatures recorded were: Lunkaransar 0.3, Pali 2.9, Nagaur 0.5, Sri Ganganagar 3.5, Sirohi 4.0, Sikar 3.2, Fatehpur 2.3 degrees Celsius. In Jaipur, the temperature recorded last night was 9.4 degrees Celsius.
Yellow Alert for Rain in These Cities for 3 Days
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Sikar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Khairthal Tijara, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, Jaipur, Dausa, Kotputli-Behror, Jhunjhunu, Deeg, and Tonk on January 26, 27, and 28.