Jaipur, Feb. 19 -- Over ten districts of the state witnessed intermittent rain and hailstorms on Wednesday, bringing down temperatures and raising crop damage concerns among farmers. In Jaipur, dark clouds engulfed the city by afternoon, while several districts reported hail of gram-sized pellets. Hailstorms were reported from at least four districts, including Churu and Sikar, where early morning showers were accompanied by ice pellets. Kota, Tonk and Alwar experienced intense rainfall lasting 20-25 minutes. According to the Meteorological Department, the change in weather has been triggered by an active western disturbance. Over the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain with thunder was recorded in parts of the Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer and Kota divisions. The highest rainfall in western Rajasthan was recorded in Nohar (Hanumangarh) at 20 mm, while Naraina in Jaipur district recorded 27 mm in eastern Rajasthan. The sudden spell has led to a drop of three to four degrees Celsius in daytime temperatures, bringing back a chill in the air. Weather experts said light cold conditions may persist for a day or two following the rainfall. However, the unseasonal rain and hail have heightened anxiety among farmers, particularly over the ready-to-harvest mustard crop, which is feared to have suffered significant damage. Agricultural losses are being assessed in affected areas, said officials. A man was killed after being struck by lightning in Chittorgarh's Begun town, said police officers. The Meteorological Department has forecast that after Wednesday's activity, weather conditions are likely to remain largely dry across most parts of the state for the next five to six days. However, parts of eastern Rajasthan may witness partial cloud cover on February 19. Weather experts have also indicated another possible change in conditions from February 20 onward....