Jaipur, January 9 : The Meteorological Department has forecasted rain to begin across Rajasthan starting Friday. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions on January 10 and 11. In addition, areas such as Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Alwar are likely to experience heavy rainfall along with possible hailstorm on January 11. The department has issued an Orange Alert for six districts on the same day due to the forecasted rainfall and hailstorm. Dense fog is also expected to envelop the state starting January 12.
In the last 24 hours, the maximum temperatures in many cities, including Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jaipur, and Ajmer, increased by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday, Barmer recorded the highest temperature at 27.2°C. Other cities saw the following temperatures: Jaisalmer at 27°C, Bikaner at 25.6°C, Chittorgarh at 25.2°C, Jalore at 25.7°C, Ajmer at 23.4°C, Pilani at 23.9°C, Udaipur at 23.4°C, Jodhpur at 24.5°C, Ganganagar at 23.9°C, and Churu at 23.7°C.
In cities like Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bikaner, the day remained sunny with clear skies, offering some respite from the cold. However, a drop in minimum temperatures resulted in sharp cold during the mornings and evenings.
On Wednesday, several cities across the state recorded minimum temperatures below 10°C. The lowest temperature was registered in Fatehpur, Sikar at 1.1°C, followed by Mount Abu, Sirohi at 1.2°C. The drop in minimum temperatures led to intense cold during the early morning and late evening hours.
Residents in the affected regions should remain prepared for the coming weather conditions, with necessary precautions against the cold and possible hailstorm.
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