Mercury plummets in Raj, Shri Ganganagar records 0.6 degree C

Shri Ganganagar remained the coldest place in Rajasthan and the night temperature fell to 0.6 degree celsius from yesterday's 1.6 degree Celsius.

Cold waves affected normal life in other northern areas where Bikaner, Pilani and Churu recorded a low of 2.4, 2.6 and 4.5 degree celsius respectively.

In western parts of the state, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur recorded the minimum temperature at 6.1, 6.5 and 7.8 degree C respectively.

The mercury settled at 8.5 degrees in the state capital Jaipur, according to the Met department.

Cold conditions is likely to prevail in the state in the next 24 hours, according to Met office.