Rajasthan: Weather Update for 17 Districts
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Synopsis
On January 15, 2023, the Meteorological Department of Rajasthan forecasts changes in weather across 17 districts, including Jaipur, with a yellow alert for cloudy skies, light to moderate rain, and hailstorms. Cold temperatures are expected to persist for 12-15 days.
Key Takeaways
- Yellow alert issued for 17 districts
- Expect light to moderate rain and hailstorms
- Cold weather to remain for 12-15 days
- Dense fog warnings issued
- Weather expected to clear from January 18
Jaipur, Jan 15 (NationPress) The climate conditions in 17 districts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, are expected to undergo a shift on Wednesday as the Meteorological (MeT) Department has issued a yellow alert for overcast skies, light to moderate precipitation, and potential hailstorms.
The affected districts comprise Ajmer, Bharatpur, Kota, and Jaipur.
Weather specialists indicate that the chilly conditions are likely to continue in Rajasthan for the next 12 to 15 days. Minimum temperatures are projected to hover at or just below average.
A mild western disturbance is anticipated to arrive on January 22-23, suggesting that a temperature increase is unlikely in the upcoming days.
The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for cloudy conditions, light to moderate rainfall, and hailstorms in Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Bhilwara, Baran, Kota, Jhalawar, and Chittorgarh on Wednesday.
A dense fog alert has also been issued for these districts, along with Udaipur. The warning extends to Churu, Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh. The weather is expected to clear across the state starting January 18.
On Tuesday, the weather remained clear in cities such as Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Kota, and Udaipur, with ample sunshine reported in various areas. However, a mild cold wave impacted districts including Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Churu, Sikar, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli.
The cold was significant enough for residents to feel the chill even during daylight hours. Most cities recorded minimum temperatures in single digits, except for Alwar, which documented a minimum temperature of 10.4 degrees Celsius.
The highest maximum temperature on Tuesday in Rajasthan was noted in Dausa at 23.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Sangariya recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.8 degrees. Other notable maximum temperatures included Barmer at 23.4 degrees, Chittorgarh at 22.8, and Dholpur at 22.6 degrees. Bikaner had the lowest maximum temperature at 17.4 degrees Celsius, while Jaipur recorded 21.2 degrees Celsius.
