Jaipur, Dec 24 || A cold wave has gripped parts of Rajasthan as winter conditions intensified following the reactivation of a Western Disturbance. Temperatures dropped sharply across several districts, with icy winds causing severe chill, especially during the night and early morning hours.
After nearly a week of dry weather, snowfall in the Himalayan foothills and a shift in wind patterns have brought freezing winds to the desert plains. In many areas, night temperatures fell by as much as 7 degrees Celsius, significantly increasing the cold.
The Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather in the western and southern parts of Rajasthan over the next two days. However, dense fog and cold winds are expected to continue in the northeastern regions, further intensifying the chill.
Fatehpur (Sikar) recorded a minimum temperature of 2.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning -- nearly 7 degrees Celsius lower than last Tuesday.
Similarly, Nagaur recorded a minimum temperature of 3.6 degrees Celsius. Dew drops were seen frozen overnight, making water droplets on crops, trees, and barns glow like pearls.