Jaipur: The Metrological department in Rajasthan on Thursday siad has warned of rain, hailstorms, and an impending cold wave in the coming days.
The department have said that the as cold wave continues in several parts of Rajasthan including Jaipur the dense fog have reduced visibility to approximately 200 meters. Many other areas have witnessed fog in mornings in some area’s visibility have reduced upto 40 meters.
The minimum temperature in Fatehpur Shekhawati was recorded at a chilly 3.5°C. Meanwhile, the met department warned that Rajasthan is set to experience a spell of rain over the next three days, lasting until December 28.
Hailstorms and cold wave conditions are also expected. Rain is likely in 18 districts, including Jaipur, starting on Thursday.
The Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for seven districts on December 27 and a yellow alert for rain and hailstorms in 22 districts. On December 28, rain is forecasted in 23 districts, including the capital Jaipur.
During the cold wave, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below 20°C. Fog will persist across the state from December 28, accompanied by northern winds, further intensifying the cold wave in the subsequent days.
Radheshyam Sharma, Director, Meteorological Center in Jaipur, stated that an induced cyclonic wind system has become active over southeastern Rajasthan.
This system will bring widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with its peak impact expected on December 27.
The region remained cloudy, and the Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for rain on Thursday in Sawai Madhopur.