Jaipur, Dec 1 || Winter is set to intensify in Rajasthan as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert in the state from December 3. The warning comes after a noticeable dip in temperatures across several districts, with foggy mornings and weakened sunlight adding to the chill. There, however, has been a slight relief in the past few days.
A western disturbance and weakened northerly winds had kept night temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius in cities like Sikar and Pilani (Jhunjhunu). However, temperatures fell significantly on Sunday night. In Sikar, the minimum temperature dropped by 2.5 degrees to 9 degrees. Other notable declines included Sriganganagar (down 2 degrees), Alwar and Pilani (down 1.5 degrees each), and Bikaner (down 3.5 degrees), where the temperature settled at 7.3 degrees.
The lowest minimum temperature recorded was 5.9 degrees Celsius in Lunkaransar near Bikaner. Light fog was observed in parts of Sikar in the morning, further intensifying cold conditions.