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Rajasthan Rings in New Year with Rain, Hail, and a Deep Chill

Rajasthan's New Year began under severe winter conditions, with widespread rainfall, hailstorms, and dense fog reported across multiple districts including Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for rain, cold waves, and dense fog, with visibility severely reduced in several regions. While the rainfall is beneficial for Rabi crops, accompanying hailstorms have raised significant concerns among the farming community. The weather, driven by a Western Disturbance, is expected to persist with temperatures potentially dropping sharply to 2-4 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

Key Points: Rajasthan New Year Weather: Rain, Hailstorms & Cold Wave

  • Widespread rain & hail across districts
  • Dense fog reduces visibility
  • Cold wave grips Shekhawati region
  • Farmers face mixed impacts on crops
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Rajasthan welcomes the New Year with rain, hailstorm

Rajasthan welcomes 2025 with widespread rain, hailstorms, dense fog, and a severe cold wave, impacting travel and agriculture across the state.

"This first spell of rain of the season is expected to benefit Rabi crops, although hailstorms have increased farmers' concerns."

Jaipur, Jan 1

Rajasthan experienced widespread rain, hailstorms, dense fog, and an intense cold wave on Thursday, marking a chilly start to the New Year across the state.

Intermittent rainfall was reported in several districts, including Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kota, and Sikar. Chittorgarh received heavy rain for about half an hour around 5 a.m., while Ramgarh (Sikar) also witnessed intense showers.

Late Wednesday night, hailstorms in Bikaner caused a sharp drop in temperature, raising concerns among farmers.

Rain accompanied by strong winds was also recorded in Jodhpur, Phalodi, Barmer, and Bikaner, resulting in a decline of 2-3 degrees Celsius in temperatures.

Alwar recorded a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius in the state, while Bikaner and Jaisalmer recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has issued rain alerts for districts in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions, cold wave and dense fog warnings for most parts of Rajasthan. Dense fog severely reduced visibility in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sriganganagar.

Jaisalmer remained fog-covered for the second consecutive day, while Jaipur appeared shrouded in mist, especially in areas like Amer and Nahargarh.

Despite the weather conditions, many tourists were seen visiting destinations around Jaipur. This first spell of rain of the season is expected to benefit Rabi crops, although hailstorms have increased farmers' concerns in some regions.

Overall, the New Year has begun with severe winter conditions across Rajasthan, driven by the impact of a Western Disturbance.

The IMD has predicted dense fog in northern and western Rajasthan between January 1 and January 3, affecting visibility during morning hours.

A cold wave is also expected in the Shekhawati region from January 2 to January 4.

During this period, minimum temperatures may drop sharply to between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said.

Jaisalmer received its first winter rain of the season on Wednesday.

- IANS

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Priya S
Woke up in Jaipur to such dense fog! Could barely see a few feet ahead. Driving to work was a nightmare. The Amer Fort looked completely shrouded in mist – beautiful but dangerous for travel. IMD alerts are spot on. Stay safe everyone, use fog lights!
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David E
Visiting from the UK and was in Jaisalmer. The fog for two days straight was unexpected but created an almost magical, eerie atmosphere at the fort. However, it did disrupt our desert safari plans. Respect to the locals who deal with this cold wave annually.
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Suresh O
The article mentions Western Disturbance. This is a classic January pattern for North India. While it brings needed winter rain, the cold wave aftermath in Shekhawati region will be harsh. People need to take care of the elderly and homeless. Governments should open more night shelters.
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Anjali F
A chilly start to 2024 indeed! My family in Kota said the rain was lovely but the temperature drop is severe. Time for all the rajais (quilts), heaters, and gajar ka halwa! ❄️☕ Hope the farmers' concerns are addressed quickly.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the data points – from 8°C in Alwar to 9.6° in Bikaner. The IMD's prediction of 2-4°C is intense. While the coverage is good, a more detailed map showing affected districts would be helpful for readers planning travel.

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