Jaipur, Dec 28
Rain and hailstorm lashed different parts of Rajasthan since Friday bringing down the mercury and increasing the chill, a met official said on Saturday, issuing an alert for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds, especially in the western parts of the state.
Around a dozen people were injured in various rain-related incidents across the state since Friday, officials said.
On Saturday, Jaipur recorded a minimum temperature of 13.2 degrees celsius, which was 4.4 degrees celsius above normal. A total of 11 mm rain was recorded from 8.30 am on Friday till 8.30 am on Saturday, the weatherman said.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for dense fog in the Pink City on Saturday. Fog alerts have also been issued for eastern and western parts of Rajasthan.
On Friday night, Dholpur experienced heavy rain and a storm around 9 pm, leading to the collapse of trees and temporary houses, which blocked roads in multiple areas. The administration deployed JCBs to clear the roads late at night.
Ajmer also recorded heavy rainfall on Friday. Heavy rain and hailstorm caused dense fog in districts like Jaipur, Pali, Kota, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Sikar. Visibility was reduced to 30–50 meters, necessitating the use of headlights on highways.