Shekhawati Shivers: Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu Battle Intense Cold, Temps Near Freezing

• Shekhawati region (Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu) is gripped by severe cold, with Sikar experiencing a "cold day" for the third consecutive day.
• Temperatures are near freezing point; Fatehpur recorded 1.1°C, the lowest in the state, leading to ice formation on crops and water.
• Jaipur Meteorological Department predicts continued intense cold, fog, and cold wave until January 7-8, with temperatures potentially dropping below freezing in Sikar.
• Dense fog has reduced visibility, affecting traffic, and the agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers due to frost risk.
• The extreme cold in Shekhawati is attributed to its location near the Thar Desert and cold winds from the Himalayas/northwest.

Why It Matters: Shekhawati faces extreme cold with freezing temperatures, fog, and frost risk, continuing for days.