Intense cold conditions and fog affected normal life in parts of Rajasthan on Monday, with sub-zero temperatures being recorded in Sikar's Fatehpur.
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At a minimum temperature of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius, Fatehpur was recorded as the coldest place in the desert state, followed by Churu and Pilani (Jhunjhunu) where the mercury settled at 0 degree Celsius and 0.2 degree Celsius respectively on Sunday night, according to the meteorological department.
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Karauli recorded a minimum temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius, Sikar 1 degree Celsius, Alwar 2 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 2.4 degrees Celsius, Bhilwara 2.7 degrees Celsius, Nagaur 3 degrees Celsius, Sriganganagar, Sangaria (Hanumangarh) and Vanasthali (Tonk) 4.4 degrees Celsius, Dholpur and Anta (Baran) 4.5 degrees Celsius, Chittorgarh 4.7 degrees Celsius, Dabok (Udaipur) 5 degrees Celsius, Phalodi (Jodhpur) 5.2 degrees Celsius and Bundi 5.5 degrees Celsius.
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During the last 24 hours, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions was observed at isolated places in northern parts of the state, the weather office said.
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Very dense fog also occurred in isolated areas.?