the Meteorological Department

January 15, 2026 10:56 AM

Jammu reels under unprecedented cold, Kashmir in deep freeze

Unabated cold, accompanied by chilly winds blowing into the plains from the mountains, continued in Kashmir on Thursday, while Jammu city also reeled under unprecedented winter conditions. The maximum temperature in Jammu on Wednesday was 7.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum dropped to 4.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday. With just a 3-degree gap between the maximum and minimum, the city is experiencing unusually cold weather, further aggravated by persistent fog throughout the day. Jammu city r...

December 26, 2025 12:32 PM

Cold Wave Grips Rajasthan; Jaipur Shrouded in Fog and Chill

A severe cold wave, accompanied by piercing winds, has tightened its grip over Rajasthan, causing temperatures to plunge across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast that the cold conditions would intensify over the next three to four days and issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in northeastern Rajasthan. Karauli in eastern Rajasthan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.6°C, while Pali in the western region registered 5.2°C. Other districts also felt the bitin...

December 24, 2025 4:12 PM

Cold wave intensifies in parts of Rajasthan; IMD issues alert as temperatures dip sharply

Winter conditions intensified across parts of Rajasthan following the reactivation of a Western Disturbance, with temperatures dropping sharply in several districts and cold winds causing severe chill, especially during the night and early morning hours. After nearly a week of dry weather, snowfall in the Himalayan foothills and a change in wind patterns brought cold northerly winds to the desert plains. In many areas, night temperatures fell by up to 7 degrees Celsius, significantly increasing...

December 16, 2025 2:54 PM

Fatehpur shivers at 4°C; dense fog to persist across Rajasthan, says Met Department

Rajasthan witnessed sharp temperature contrasts on Monday, with Fatehpur in Sikar district emerging as the coldest place in the state, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The town recorded a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, the lowest overnight temperature in the state. Other regions also experienced chilly conditions, with Nagaur recording 5.6 degrees C, Lunkaransar 7 degrees C, Dausa 6.2 degrees C, Baran 7.9 degrees C, Sirohi 6.6 degrees C, Churu 6.8 degrees C, and Sri Gan...