Jaipur, Nov 14 — Rajasthan is witnessing a change in weather conditions with a fresh Western Disturbance becoming active as winter sets in. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the state on Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Strong winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h are also likely in some areas. The weather department had issued a Yellow Alert for six districts on Saturday, November 14, while 10 districts are likely to experience rainfall on Sunday, November 15.
From November 16, weather conditions are expected to turn dry, followed by a further decline in temperatures and intensification of the winter chill. According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, the Western Disturbance is likely to cause partly cloudy skies over parts of the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions. The winter chill is gradually intensifying across Rajasthan, with nighttime temperatures continuing to fall. Mount Abu recorded the state's lowest minimum temperature at 10 degree Celsius.
The hill station witnessed a three-degree drop in its minimum temperature, while the maximum temperature also declined by two degrees to 26 degree Celsius. The falling mercury has brought a noticeable winter feel, with residents and tourists stepping out in warm clothing. Several other cities have also started experiencing colder nights.
Minimum temperatures dropped below 15 degree Celsius in Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dabok, Sikar, Vanasthali, Sirohi, Fatehpur and Nagaur. The falling temperatures have intensified the chill, particularly during early morning and late-night hours. The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for six districts on Saturday, November 14, forecasting rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
The districts under the alert are Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Phalodi and Sri Ganganagar. Strong winds with speeds of 30-40 km/h are also likely in these areas. Rain activity is expected to extend to more parts of Rajasthan on Sunday, November 15. The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for 10 districts, warning of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The districts under the alert are Jodhpur, Nagaur, Phalodi, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Didwana-Kuchaman, Churu, Bikaner, Sikar and Jhunjhunu.
Winds blowing at speeds of 30-40 km/h are also expected in these districts. With the Western Disturbance moving away, weather conditions are likely to become dry from November 16. Temperatures are expected to fall further, signalling the arrival of colder winter conditions across Rajasthan. Residents, particularly in areas witnessing rainfall and strong winds, should remain alert to changing weather conditions.