Jaipur, October 31 (Udaipur Kiran): The effect of a cyclonic system has brought widespread rain to several parts of Rajasthan, causing a significant drop in temperatures. On Thursday, light rain was recorded in many districts, including Jaipur, as the state experienced a prolonged spell of showers and cloudy weather. With the continued rainfall, daytime temperatures have dropped sharply, marking an early arrival of winter chill.
According to weather experts, the impact of the cyclone will continue partially across the state till October 31, with cloudy skies expected in some areas. Another weather system is likely to form around November 3, bringing light rain to districts in the Udaipur, Ajmer, and Kota divisions.
Rain and Cold Grip Major Cities
In Jaipur, intermittent rainfall over the past two days has led to a noticeable decline in both day and night temperatures. Many areas witnessed light fog on Friday morning. During the past 24 hours, dense clouds and light rain were observed in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Dungarpur, and Pratapgarh. Jaisalmer saw a temperature drop of up to 8°C, while Udaipur remained the coldest with a maximum temperature of 22.2°C.
In Alwar, rain on Thursday was followed by dense fog on Friday morning, further adding to the winter-like conditions.
400% Above Normal Rainfall in October
Rajasthan has recorded an unprecedented 400% excess rainfall during October this year. From October 1 to 30, the state received 54.5 mm of rainfall against an average of 10.8 mm. Except for Barmer and Jaisalmer, all 31 districts recorded rainfall well above normal. Chittorgarh received the highest rainfall at 178 mm, which is 1177% higher than its average of 14 mm.
More Rain Likely in Early November
The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a two-week weather outlook indicating another spell of rain around November 3 in parts of southern and central Rajasthan. However, rainfall activity is expected to reduce after that period. Both day and night temperatures are likely to remain 1–2°C below normal, maintaining a cool and pleasant atmosphere across the state.
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