Rajasthan Cold Wave Intensifies: Shekhawati Freezes, Fog Blankets Border Areas

• Shekhawati region (Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu) faces severe cold; Fatehpur recorded 3.3°C minimum temperature.
• Dense fog in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar reduces visibility, disrupting traffic in border areas.
• An active Western Disturbance over North Pakistan and Jammu is causing persistent fog.
• Night temperatures drop sharply despite normal daytime highs; Barmer recorded the highest maximum at 29.6°C.
• A new weak Western Disturbance after December 25 may bring cloudy skies and slight relief from cold in Western Rajasthan; average AQI remains 'poor'.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan battles intense cold, dense fog, and poor air quality, with minor temperature relief expected post-Dec 25.