Rajasthan Gripped by Dense Fog, Visibility Drops Below 10m; Rain and Hail Threaten

• Dense fog blanketed many Rajasthan districts, reducing visibility to less than 10 meters in Bikaner and affecting rail traffic.
• Light drizzle was reported in Baran and Kotputli, while Bharatpur, Dausa, Jaipur, and Alwar saw reduced sunlight due to clouds.
• Jodhpur division experienced clear skies and rising temperatures; the state's weather remained largely dry on Monday.
• Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 28.5°C, and Pali the lowest minimum at 6.4°C.
• A Western Disturbance is expected to bring light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and potential hailstorms to Kota and Udaipur divisions in the next 2-3 days, raising crop damage concerns.

Why It Matters: Dense fog severely impacted Rajasthan, with upcoming rain and hail threatening to worsen winter conditions and crops.