Light rains, hailstorm expected in Rajasthan: IMD

Jaipur: According to the meteorological department, light rains are expected at several places in Rajasthan in the next 24 hours. Hailstorm has also been predicted at some places.

Severe cold conditions continue in the arid state where the minimum temperature in Fatehpur (Sikar) was recorded at minus 2.3 degrees Celsius last night.  The night temperature stood at minus 0.5 degree Celsius in Churu, 1.9 degrees in Bikaner, 2.7 degrees in Pilani, 2 degrees in Sangaria in Hanumangarh, 2 degrees in Karauli, 2.8 degrees in Phalodi in Jodhpur and 3.8 degrees in Tonk' Vanasthali.   Cold wave too, is likely to continue for the next 24 hours.  The minimum temperature is likely to increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius due to a western disturbance from January 28. (PTI)