Jaipur: Several areas in Rajasthan on Wednesday witnessed drop in temperature as cold wave continues in several parts of the state, several parts of the state witnessed temperature as low as 5 degree celsius. The cold wave is set to intensify from Thursday.
Fathepur part in the eastern part of Rajasthan registered 0.1 degree celsius on wednesday, followed by Sangariya which recorded the second lowest temperature of 0.3 degree celsius.
The other ares in the state like Nagaur recorded 1.9 degrees Celsius, Churu 1.8 degrees Celsius, Sikar 2.8 degrees Celsius, Pilani 4.1 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 5.1 degrees Celsius, Ganganagar 5.9 degrees Celsius, Vanasthali 6.1 degrees Celsius, and Bhilwara recorded a temperature of 6.6 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological department in the state has said that a minimum drop in temperature is expected from December 19.
A cold wave alert, along with fog warnings, has been issued for several districts in eastern Rajasthan starting December 20. The Meteorological Center in Jaipur forecasts fog in many districts, with the possibility of frost in some areas.
According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Center, “A mild Western Disturbance caused a slight rise in minimum temperatures on Wednesday. However, from December 19 onward, the cold wave’s impact is expected to increase. Dense fog is likely to envelop several areas in the Bharatpur and Kota divisions over the next two days.
A yellow alert has been issued for cold wave conditions in the districts of Dausa, Karauli, Alwar, Nagaur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, and Hanumangarh on Wednesday.