Rajasthan Weather Update: Rain Alert in Six Districts, Strong Winds Expected
Jaipur: Weather conditions have started changing across several parts of Rajasthan with the arrival of mild winter. Cloudy skies were reported in Jaipur and several other districts on Sunday morning, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for rain in six districts.
The districts under the weather alert include Jaipur, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Kotputli-Behror, Sikar and Jhunjhunu. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in isolated areas of these districts.
According to the weather department, winds may blow at speeds of 30-40 kmph during this period. The expected rainfall could bring relief to farmers engaged in sowing Rabi crops.
Rain and Strong Winds Likely in Six Districts
Radheshyam Sharma, Director General of the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, said a yellow alert had been issued for parts of Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Jaipur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Kotputli-Behror districts.
He said these areas may experience thunderstorms, light to moderate rain and strong winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph on Sunday.
Sharma also advised people to avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms and rainfall and instead remain in a safe place.
Weather conditions are expected to remain clear in the remaining parts of Rajasthan.
Rain Recorded in Several Areas Over the Past 24 Hours
During the last 24 hours, isolated parts of western Rajasthan received light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Light rain was also recorded in eastern Rajasthan.
Shri Dungargarh in Bikaner district recorded the highest rainfall of 12 mm during this period.
Other rainfall figures included:
- Poongal (Bikaner): 8 mm
- Jaisalmer: 7 mm
- Bikaner: 6 mm
- Ratangarh: 5 mm
- Lunkaransar: 3 mm
- Sardarsahar: 3 mm
- Rajgarh-Sadulpur: 2 mm
- Fatehpur: 3 mm
- Ramgarh Shekhawati: 2 mm
Rainfall of around 1 mm or less was also recorded in parts of Churu, Sri Ganganagar, Nachna-Lathi, Taranagar and other areas.
Day and Night Temperatures Remain Different
A noticeable difference between daytime and night-time temperatures continues across Rajasthan, with relatively warmer days and cooler nights.
In eastern Rajasthan, Chittorgarh recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius. In western Rajasthan, Barmer recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in eastern Rajasthan was 13.9 degrees Celsius in Sirohi. In western Rajasthan, Jawai in Pali district recorded a minimum temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius.
Jaipur Records Slight Change in Temperature
Clouds covered Jaipur from Sunday morning, with rain also forecast in some parts of the district.
During the last 24 hours, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius, down by 0.4 degrees. The minimum temperature stood at 18.6 degrees Celsius, registering a rise of 0.2 degrees.
Despite these changes, Jaipur’s maximum temperature remained 2.7 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was 3.7 degrees above normal.
Temperature Falls in Phalodi and Pilani
Phalodi and Pilani recorded notable changes in temperatures over the past 24 hours.
In Phalodi, the maximum temperature was 30.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 19 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature dropped by 2.8 degrees and the minimum by 1.6 degrees.
In Pilani, the maximum temperature was recorded at 32.9 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 19 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature increased by 2.1 degrees, while the minimum rose by 2.4 degrees.
The weather department has advised people in the districts under the yellow alert to remain cautious during thunderstorms and strong winds.