Jaipur, January 4 – The impact of an active Western Disturbance over North India is likely to be felt in Rajasthan starting January 5. The weather department has forecast cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain or drizzle in parts of Bikaner division, particularly in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts. This change in weather will bring temporary relief from the ongoing dry spell.
However, as per weather experts, once the Western Disturbance moves away, cold northern winds will intensify across the state from January 7, leading to a significant drop in temperatures and a return of harsh winter conditions.
Weather Over the Past 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours, most regions in Rajasthan experienced clear skies with bright sunshine. However, foggy conditions were observed in the morning in districts such as Kota, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, and Sri Ganganagar, which cleared up by the afternoon. The highest temperature recorded was 32.3°C in Dungarpur, providing residents with some respite from the cold during the day.
Other key temperature highlights:
- Jodhpur and Barmer: 30.7°C
- Nagaur: 30.7°C
- Jalore and Chittorgarh: 30.2°C
- Udaipur: 30.0°C
In the state capital, Jaipur, bright sunshine throughout the day pushed the maximum temperature to 26.8°C. Key temperature readings in other cities include:
- Ajmer: 28.8°C
- Bhilwara: 28.9°C
- Pratapgarh: 28.2°C
- Dausa: 29.9°C
- Bikaner: 27.4°C
- Jaisalmer: 26.1°C
Meanwhile, cooler conditions persisted in parts of Kota (21.8°C), Alwar (23°C), Sri Ganganagar (20°C), Dholpur (20.2°C), Hanumangarh (17.4°C), and Mount Abu (22°C).
Upcoming Weather Forecast
According to the Jaipur Meteorological Center, the weather is expected to remain clear and sunny across Rajasthan on Saturday, January 4. However, by January 5, cloudy conditions and light rain or drizzle may occur in parts of Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar.
For January 6-7, dry weather is predicted across the state. From January 7 onward, the influence of cold northern winds is expected to increase, leading to a sharp dip in both minimum and maximum temperatures, which will result in a more severe winter chill.
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