Mount Abu hits -7°C, turning Rajasthan into a winter wonderland
India
Mount Abu just recorded a freezing -7°C—its coldest this season—thanks to a strong cold wave sweeping northern India.
Grasslands and firing ranges are frosted over, and local ponds have turned into thick ice sheets overnight.
Why does it matter?
This chill isn't going away immediately; the cold wave is expected to stick around for a couple more days before things warm up slightly.
Cities across Rajasthan are feeling it too, with places like Lunkaransar and Nagaur hovering just above zero.
Locals are bundling up around bonfires well into the morning, while tourists are surprised by how much colder it feels than back home—hot tea is suddenly everyone's best friend.