Met Office forecasts Cold to severe cold wave conditions in many pockets in north India including Rajasthan

Rajasthan continues to reel under severe cold and cold waves. In view of the severe cold, all government and private schools in Jaipur, Jhalawar, Sriganganagar, and Hanumangarh districts have declared holiday till the 14th of January for students up to class 8.

Severe cold and cold waves have affected normal life. Mercury is being recorded around the freezing point in some parts of Shekhawati region and northern districts of the state.

The day temperature has also dropped below 20 degree Celsius in many districts.

Dense fog has affected road and rail traffic in the eastern and northern parts of the state. Due to the ongoing cold wave in the state for the last one week, there is a possibility of damage to the crops at some places.

The Met Department has issued an alert of cold wave and fog in the 11 districts. According to the department, relief is expected from cold waves and dense fog from tomorrow.