MeT Department Issues Yellow Alert for Rain and Fog in Rajasthan
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Synopsis
The Meteorological Department of Rajasthan warns of an impending western disturbance, leading to a yellow alert for rain and fog in multiple districts over the next few days. Significant temperature fluctuations and dense fog are likely, prompting the reopening of schools after extended winter vacations.
Key Takeaways
- Western disturbance expected in Rajasthan.
- Yellow alert issued for rain and fog.
- Minimum temperatures may rise.
- Dense fog likely in several districts.
- Schools reopen after extended winter holidays.
Jaipur, Jan 20 (NationPress) The Meteorological (MeT) Department has issued a warning regarding a new western disturbance that is set to activate in Rajasthan within the next 48 hours.
A yellow alert has been announced for rain and fog across 10 districts.
The MeT office in Jaipur forecasts a rise in minimum temperatures by 2 degrees Celsius over the coming two to three days, with dense fog predicted to envelop parts of the state during this timeframe.
This new western disturbance is anticipated to impact the area on January 21 and 22, potentially bringing light rain to certain areas in the northwestern and northeastern regions of the state.
After January 22, dense fog is expected to settle in the divisions of Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Bikaner.
Weather conditions in the state have remained largely dry over the last 24 hours, although moderate to dense fog was noted in some areas. Dungarpur (AWS) recorded the highest maximum temperature at 30.6 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum temperature was 6.8 degrees, logged at Pali Jawai Dam.
The Meteorological Department has reiterated the yellow alert for January 22, predicting light rain, thunder, lightning, and dense fog in the districts of Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Sikar, Dausa, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli.
On January 23, the yellow alert will persist, with similar weather conditions expected, including light rain, thunder, lightning, and dense fog in Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Sikar, Dausa, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli.
Additionally, the minimum temperature, which remained below 10 degrees in several districts, saw an increase over the last 24 hours. Ajmer noted a minimum temperature of 13.3 degrees, Bhilwara at 11.6, Jaipur at 14 degrees Celsius, Sikar 12 degrees, Kota 12.2 degrees, and Dholpur 13.5 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, the extended winter holidays in the state concluded on Monday. Schools across Rajasthan, which had been closed due to the severe cold wave and dense fog, reopened in the morning. The winter break, originally scheduled to end on January 16, was prolonged until January 19 in various districts due to extreme weather conditions.
