Several elements of Rajasthan got here beneath the grip of extreme chilly wave with visibility being lowered in Jaipur resulting from dense fog situations. The temperature was recorded at 9 levels Celsius in Jaipur on Monday morning. People have been utilizing bonfires to beat the bitter chilly, whereas authorities evening shelters for the poor and homeless have aided in offering refuge from the cruel winter.
The locals shared that it has grow to be tough to hold out each day duties as intense chilly might be skilled within the metropolis. “We have been experiencing an intense cold for three days. My hands and feet are not working. The cold increased due to rain, although pollution decreased. A large number of people have been coming to have tea since morning,” mentioned an area tea stall proprietor in Jaipur.
Temperatures to dip additional: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a gradual fall in temperatures throughout elements of northwest and central India, together with Delhi, over the subsequent few days.
Dr Naresh Kumar, an IMD scientist, acknowledged that temperatures are anticipated to drop by 3 to five levels Celsius in lots of areas. The IMD has additionally forecast dense to very dense fog in Punjab and Haryana for the subsequent two days, which is more likely to have an effect on visibility and will result in disruptions in journey.
While temperatures have been above regular for this time of yr, the IMD expects them to return to extra typical ranges within the coming days.
(With ANI inputs)
