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Mercury dips in Rajasthan, Mount Abu shivers at 3 degree C

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
After continuous rains and hailstorm in some parts of the state in last three days, mercury again dipped by three to four degree Celsius as Mount Abu shivered at 3 degree Celsius, MeT department said today.

Mercury plummeted by three to four degree Celsius at many places in north west parts due to rains and hailstorms that hit the state last week, a MeT official said.

Mount Abu again recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degree Celsius compared to five degree below normal last night.

Fog and mist also appeared during morning hours at many places in Jaipur, Kota, Churu, Ganganagar, Pilani, Sirohi and Jalore districts, he said.
 

Meanwhile, Gangangar recorded a minimum temperature of 6.1 degree Celsius, followed by Udaipur 9.4, Churu 9.8, Pilani 9.9, Chittorgarh and Ajmer 10 each, Jodhpur 10.8, Barmer 11.2 and Jaipur 11.6 degree Celsius.

According to the forecast, Mercury may dip further and cold and windy weather will prevail in the state for next 14 hours.

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First Published: Mar 02 2014 | 4:15 PM IST

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