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Rajasthan's Winter Chill: Fatehpur Shivers at 4°C Amid Dense Fog Warning

Rajasthan is experiencing a sharp temperature divide this week. While Fatehpur shivered at a chilly 4 degrees Celsius, Barmer was relatively warm at 31 degrees. The Met Department warns that dense fog will continue to blanket northwestern districts, severely reducing visibility. This fog is expected to disrupt road traffic and daily life for the next couple of days.

Key Points: Fatehpur Coldest in Rajasthan at 4°C as Dense Fog Persists

  • Fatehpur in Sikar district recorded the state's lowest temperature at 4 degrees Celsius
  • Barmer saw the highest maximum temperature of 31°C, showing sharp contrast
  • Dense fog reduced visibility to below 10 meters in several northwestern districts
  • Meteorologists warn fog may disrupt traffic and daily activities for the next 1-2 days
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Fatehpur shivers at 4 degrees C; dense fog to persist across Rajasthan, says Met Dept

Fatehpur records 4°C, the lowest temperature in Rajasthan. Dense fog disrupts visibility in border districts, with traffic and daily life affected.

"Fog will continue to affect northwestern Rajasthan on Tuesday. - Meteorological Department"

Jaipur, Dec 16

Rajasthan witnessed sharp temperature contrasts on Monday, with Fatehpur in Sikar district emerging as the coldest place in the state, the Meteorological department said on Tuesday.

The town recorded a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest overnight temperature. Other regions also experienced chilly conditions, with Nagaur at 5.6 degrees C, Lunkaransar at 7 degrees C, Dausa at 6.2 degrees C, Baran at 7.9 degrees C, Sirohi at 6.6 degrees C, Churu at 6.8 degrees C, and Sri Ganganagar at 10.4 degrees Celsius.

In contrast, Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius on Monday, making it the hottest location in the state. Day temperatures remained high in western Rajasthan, with Jodhpur at 29.8 degrees C, Jalore at 29.5 degrees C, Nagaur at 28.8 degrees C, and Dausa at 28.1 degrees C.

According to meteorological experts, fog will continue to affect northwestern Rajasthan on Tuesday. Districts such as Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, and areas along the Pakistan border are likely to experience dense fog, while regions bordering Delhi-NCR may also see reduced visibility.

With the western disturbance moving away, skies have cleared, leading to increased fog formation, particularly in border districts.

On Tuesday morning, visibility dropped to less than 10 meters in several areas. In Bikaner city, dense fog reduced visibility to below 50 meters, while in Sri Ganganagar, fog persisted until 9:30 a.m. with visibility around 10 meters, giving the effect of light drizzle due to high humidity.

Light cold winds across the Shekhawati region caused minimum temperatures to dip by up to 3 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists said temperatures are likely to remain near normal for the next one to two days, but dense fog may disrupt traffic and daily activities.

Over the last 24 hours, fog was reported in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Bharatpur, and Karauli, significantly reducing visibility and affecting vehicular movement across these districts.

- IANS

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Priya S
The fog situation sounds severe, especially near the border areas. Hope the authorities are issuing proper advisories for drivers. Travel safe, people!
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Aman W
Just came back from a trip to Shekhawati. The cold winds are no joke! Had to dig out all the woolens. Perfect weather for gajar ka halwa though. 😄
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Sarah B
As someone from a warmer coastal city, reading about 4°C gives me chills! Respect to all the residents managing their daily lives in this cold.
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Vikram M
The article mentions disruption to traffic, but I wish it gave more specific info on which highways are most affected. That would be more helpful for planning.
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Nisha Z
My family is in Sri Ganganagar. They said the fog feels like a continuous light rain. Hope it clears up soon for the farmers and everyone commuting.

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