Jaipur, Dec 26 || A severe cold wave accompanied by chilly winds has tightened its grip over Rajasthan, causing a sharp dip in temperatures across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast intensified cold conditions over the next three to four days and issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in northeastern Rajasthan.
Karauli in eastern Rajasthan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius, while Pali in the western region registered 5.2 degrees C. Other districts also witnessed biting cold, with Churu at 6.4 degrees C, Nagaur at 6.6 degrees C, Jalore at 6.9 degrees C, Dausa at 5.0 degrees C, Anta-Baran at 5.2 degrees C, and Alwar at 6.0 degrees Celsius.
Several parts of the state reported minimum temperatures below 10 degrees C, intensifying winter conditions.
In Sikar, cold winds have significantly increased the chill, and despite intermittent sunshine, temperatures remained low throughout the morning. Jaipur and Nagaur have experienced a sharp drop of nearly 8 degrees Celsius over the past two days, adding to the severity of the cold wave.