Jaipur, March 29 : A wave of cold winds from northern India has led to a noticeable drop in temperatures across several districts in Rajasthan. Cities such as Sri Ganganagar and Sikar recorded daytime highs below 30°C on Friday, offering temporary relief from rising heat.
Daytime Temperatures Drop by Up to 7°C
In districts like Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur, temperatures dipped by up to 6°C. According to meteorologists, the chill is expected to continue for the next two days before the wind direction changes from north to northwest by April 1–2, potentially causing a rise in temperatures across the state.
Morning conditions on Saturday were mildly cold in cities such as Ajmer and Jaisalmer. Border areas like Jaisalmer have also seen partially cloudy skies over the past two days.
During the past 24 hours, clear skies and strong sunlight prevailed across Rajasthan, but light cold winds persisted from morning until late evening. As a result, most cities, except Bhilwara, recorded daytime temperatures below 36°C.
Cities like Alwar, Pilani, Sikar, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bikaner, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar reported a maximum temperature drop of up to 7°C.
Night Temperatures Also Plummet
The impact of the northern winds was also felt at night, with a significant fall in minimum temperatures. Fatehpur near Sikar recorded the lowest at 9.8°C, followed by Pali at 9.9°C, Bikaner at 14.8°C, and Pilani and Sikar at 15.5°C. Even in desert regions like Jaisalmer, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar, temperatures dipped below 20°C.
Forecast: More Chill Before Temperatures Rise Again
The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has predicted continued influence of cold northern winds for the next 48 hours, with further drops of up to 2°C. From April 1, western winds are expected to dominate, leading to a rise of 2–3°C in both minimum and maximum temperatures across the state.
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