Jaipur, January 5: Rajasthan is likely to witness another spell of Mavath (unseasonal rain) next week as a western disturbance is expected to become active. According to weather forecasts, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions are likely to experience rainfall between January 10 and 12, accompanied by thunderstorms.
On Sunday, several cities in Shekhawati, western Rajasthan, and eastern Rajasthan reported dense fog, reducing visibility to 10-50 meters, which caused significant inconvenience for commuters. Additionally, overcast skies and cold winds led to a 2-10 degree Celsius drop in daytime temperatures across most parts of the state. The sharpest decline was recorded in Sri Ganganagar, where the maximum temperature fell by 10 degrees, settling at 13.5 degrees Celsius.
Dry Weather and Temperature Dip Ahead
Speaking about the upcoming weather patterns, Radhey Shyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Center, said, “For the next 4-5 days, the weather is expected to remain mostly dry, with a 2-4 degree drop in both minimum and maximum temperatures across the state.” He further added that dense fog could persist in parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions over the next three days.
A strong western disturbance is anticipated to become active between January 10 and 12, bringing rainfall and thunderstorms to Bikaner, Jaipur, and Bharatpur regions. Sunday’s weather remained mostly dry, but dense to very dense fog was reported in isolated areas. The highest maximum temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius was recorded in Chittorgarh, while the lowest minimum temperature of 6.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mount Abu. Interestingly, Barmer experienced the warmest night with a minimum temperature of 13.2 degrees Celsius.
Cold Wave Grips Jaipur, 6-Degree Drop in Day Temperature
Jaipur continues to experience fluctuating weather conditions. On Sunday, the city saw partly cloudy skies and cold winds, resulting in a sharp 6.1-degree dip in the daytime temperature. Dense fog in the morning reduced visibility to around 10 meters, causing difficulties for commuters who had to switch on vehicle lights while driving.
Despite the daytime chill, nighttime temperatures rose by 3 degrees due to the cloudy weather. Jaipur recorded a maximum temperature of 20.7 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 11 degrees Celsius.
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