Bikaner Feels the Chill as Shekhawati Turns Cold; Fog Covers Several Cities in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures as the winter chill begins to settle in. Meteorologists predict cold waves in the Shekhawati region on 3rd and 4th December, indicating that the state is about to face a significant cold spell in the coming days.

Winter Tightens Its Grip
After a brief spell of warmer days due to bright sunshine, temperatures across Rajasthan’s cities have started to decline again. On Sunday, cold winds contributed to a drop in both daytime and nighttime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures fell by up to 3.5°C. Experts suggest that the first week of December will see intensified winter conditions.

Day and Night Temperatures Fall
Sunday saw daytime temperatures fall by 1.3°C, while nighttime temperatures dropped by 3.5°C. Bikaner recorded the sharpest fall in minimum temperature, with Loonkaransar city emerging as the coldest place in the state at 5.9°C—lower than even the Shekhawati region. Cities like Sikar, Churu, and Jhunjhunu in Shekhawati recorded temperatures above 8.0°C. The capital Jaipur also witnessed a 1.4°C dip in temperature.

Fog Engulfs Several Cities
On Monday, dense fog covered many cities in the state, including Jaipur, Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, and Bikaner. The fog, combined with cold winds, intensified the winter chill. The Jaipur Meteorological Center has warned that temperatures could drop another 3–4°C in the coming week.

Minimum Temperatures Across Major Cities:

• Loonkaransar: 5.9°C
• Shri Ganganagar: 7.3°C
• Churu: 8.5°C
• Pilani: 8.5°C
• Sikar: 9.0°C
• Nagaur: 9.2°C
• Fatehpur: 9.5°C
• Alwar: 9.5°C
• Karauli: 10.0°C
• Bansthali: 10.1°C
• Dausa: 10.2°C
• Bikaner: 10.8°C
• Sangaria: 11.1°C
• Sirohi: 11.1°C
• Anta, Baran: 11.3°C
• Jaisalmer: 11.6°C
• Jaipur: 13.3°C
• Kota: 13.6°C
• Barmer: 13.6°C
• Ajmer: 13.8°C
• Chittorgarh: 14.0°C
• Phalodi: 14.0°C
• Bhilwara: 14.2°C
• Jhunjhunu: 14.4°C
• Jalore: 14.7°C
• Dabok: 15.3°C
• Jawai Dam: 16.0°C
• Jodhpur: 16.4°C

Residents are advised to stay warm and take precautions as the cold wave intensifies over the coming week.