Jaipur: The cold wave has gripped the state of Rajasthan resulting in the dip in temperature in various parts of the state after intermittent rain swept across various parts particularly in eastern and western parts of the state.
The Officials of Rajasthan Meteorological on Tuesday said that light rainfall was recorded in several parts of the state. Bhadra in Hanumangarh district witnessed the highest rainfall, measuring 9 mm.
The cold wave was particularly pronounced in western Rajasthan, with several areas experiencing “cold to very cold” days, while parts of eastern Rajasthan recorded “cold days.”
Dungarpur emerged as a climatic anomaly, recording the state’s highest maximum temperature of 26.1°Celcius while also witnessing the lowest minimum temperature of 5.0°C.
In many regions across the state, maximum temperatures have dropped by as much as 10°C, intensifying the chill and leaving residents grappling with harsh winter conditions.
As the city witnesses a drop in temperature the dense fog has also engulfed the various parts of the region.
The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for dense fog across 18 districts, including major cities like Jaipur, Alwar, Sikar, and Jodhpur. The department has also issued an alert for rainfall across 27 districts, including Jaipur, on December 27.
The Met department said active Western Disturbances will re-enter Rajasthan on December 26, bringing the possibility of cloud cover and light to moderate rain in the southeastern parts of the state on December 26-27.