A cold wave sweeping down from the north intensified winter conditions across large parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Friday, pushing minimum temperatures sharply lower and prompting weather alerts for the coming days.

In Rajasthan, Fatehpur in Sikar district recorded the state’s lowest minimum temperature at 2.3 degrees Celsius. Sikar followed at 3°C, Nagaur at 3.3°C and Lunkaransar at 4.1°C. Jaipur slid below 10°C for the first time this season, settling at 9.2°C.

Frost was reported in agricultural belts including mustard-growing areas near Alwar, raising concerns over crop damage. Sirohi saw the lowest daytime maximum at 22°C, while Alwar, Pilani, Sikar and Churu also remained below 25°C. Warmer conditions persisted in western Rajasthan, with Barmer at 30.2°C, Jaisalmer at 28.4

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