Rajasthan Freezes: Triple Alert for Dense Fog, Cold Wave; Ice Forms in Shekhawati

• Rajasthan is gripped by an intense cold wave and dense fog since January, severely disrupting daily life and traffic.
• Tuesday was the coldest day, with over 15 districts including Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bharatpur experiencing dense fog, delaying 15+ trains.
• Schools up to Class 8 were closed in 25 districts; timings were changed elsewhere due to the severe cold.
• The Shekhawati region (Sikar, Jhunjhunu) saw dew drops freeze into ice, creating a 'hilly region' feel.
• The Meteorological Department issued a 'Triple Alert' for the next 48 hours, predicting worsening cold wave until January 8.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan faces severe cold, dense fog, and ice formation; Met Department issues 'Triple Alert' for worsening conditions.