Shekhawati Shivers: Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu Battle Intense Cold, Temps Near Freezing
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News18•05-01-2026, 10:51
Shekhawati Shivers: Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu Battle Intense Cold, Temps Near Freezing
- •Shekhawati region (Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu) is gripped by severe cold, with Sikar experiencing a "cold day" for the third consecutive day.
- •Temperatures are near freezing point; Fatehpur recorded 1.1°C, the lowest in the state, leading to ice formation on crops and water.
- •Jaipur Meteorological Department predicts continued intense cold, fog, and cold wave until January 7-8, with temperatures potentially dropping below freezing in Sikar.
- •Dense fog has reduced visibility, affecting traffic, and the agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers due to frost risk.
- •The extreme cold in Shekhawati is attributed to its location near the Thar Desert and cold winds from the Himalayas/northwest.
Why It Matters: Shekhawati faces extreme cold with freezing temperatures, fog, and frost risk, continuing for days.
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