Rajasthan shivers at -3.5 degrees; cold wave to intensify from Jan 15; Orange alert in these districts

The cold wave conditions continue to tighten its grip on North India, particularly in Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. Rajasthan’s Fatehpur has become the coldest place in the state, with a minimum temperature of minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

As per the weather department, a major drop in temperature has been recorded in the state in the last 24 hours.

Minimum Temperature 

Churu's minimum temperature on January 13 night was minus 0.7 degrees Celsius. In Bikaner, the nighttime temperature slipped to 1.1 degrees Celsius. 

The minimum temperature in Sangaria was 2.5 degrees, while it was 2.9 degrees in Pilani, 3.5 degrees in Sikar, 3.9 degrees in Jaisalmer, and 4.6 degrees in Ganganagar.

MeT Forecast

The MeT Department predicted that the minimum temperature in most parts of the desert state will drop further by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the coming days due to the effect of northern winds. 

Rajasthan residents will experience bone-chilling cold as the intensity of the cold wave is expected to increase beginning tomorrow, January 15.  As per the weather department, there is a strong possibility of an intense cold wave in most parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bharatpur divisions.

Orange alerts have been issued for the following districts:

The weather department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ till 16 January, starting today.

• JhunjhunuSikar
• Bikaner
• Churu
• Hanumangarh and Nagaur

Yellow alerts have been issued for the following districts:

The weather department has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ till 16 January, starting today.

• Ajmer
• Alwar
• Bharatpur
• Bhilwara
• Bundi
• Chittorgarh
• Dausa
• Dholpur
• Jaipur
• Karauli
• Madhopur
• Tonk, and Sri Ganganagar

It is advised that those with heart disease and high blood pressure spend the night inside their homes to stay warm.