Rajasthan Shivers: Cold Wave Intensifies, Frost Grips Shekhawati, Alert Issued

• Northerly winds intensify cold across Rajasthan after Western Disturbance subsides, despite daytime sunshine.
• Shekhawati region experiences severe cold with frost formation due to humidity and sharp temperature drops.
• Temperatures in cities like Sikar, Jaipur, and Nagaur have plummeted by up to 8 degrees Celsius in two days.
• Meteorological Department issues a cold wave alert for Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Nagaur districts for the next 24 hours.
• Rajasthan's average AQI is 189 (unhealthy), with Bhiwadi, Sri Ganganagar, and Churu showing hazardous levels.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan faces severe cold, frost, and cold wave alerts, with air quality also a concern.