Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued as Rain, Hailstorms Likely in Rajasthan

The Meteorological Center, Jaipur, issued orange and yellow alerts for rain and hailstorms in twelve districts of the state on Saturday. Meanwhile, residents of Rajasthan experienced some relief from the severe winter and cold winds on Friday. The weakening of northerly winds resulted in an increase in minimum temperatures, while bright sunshine during the day contributed to a rise in maximum temperatures. On Friday, the maximum temperatures in Jodhpur, Jalore, Pali, and Barmer remained above 25 degrees Celsius. Weather conditions changed in certain areas within the Udaipur and Kota divisions during the afternoon. Under the influence of a western disturbance, the sky was partially covered with light clouds. Concerning the weather in the past 24 hours, clear conditions and bright sunshine persisted throughout the day across Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur divisions. The highest maximum temperature recorded in the state was 28 degrees Celsius in Pali.

The decline in cold northerly winds from North India provided some respite from the cold throughout the state. Minimum temperatures increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in various districts, including Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Jaipur, Pilani, Fatehpur, and Dausa. The lowest minimum temperature was 4.9 degrees Celsius in Sirohi. The absence of strong cold winds also alleviated the severity of cold conditions during mornings and evenings.

According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Center, Jaipur, a new western disturbance is expected to become active in Rajasthan from Saturday. Its effects are projected to be felt in the districts of eastern and southern Rajasthan on January 31st and February 1st. During this period, overcast skies are anticipated in Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions. There is a forecast of rain and hailstorms accompanied by strong winds at several locations. Consequently, the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for certain districts and a yellow alert for others.

Regarding temperature variations in major cities of the state on January 30th, Ajmer recorded a maximum of 22.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 8.9 degrees Celsius. Bhilwara registered a maximum of 22.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9.8 degrees Celsius. Alwar experienced a daytime temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius and a nighttime temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Jaipur's maximum was 23.1 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius. Pilani recorded 23.5 degrees Celsius during the day and 6.6 degrees Celsius at night. Sikar experienced a maximum of 23 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 5.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Kota was 21.6 and 8.4 degrees, respectively. Chittorgarh recorded 24.6 and 7.6 degrees, Udaipur 22.5 and 6.9 degrees, and Barmer 26.6 and 11 degrees. Jaisalmer registered 23.7 and 8.8 degrees, Jodhpur 26.7 and 10.2 degrees Celsius. The daytime temperature in Bikaner was 22.4 degrees, with a minimum of 10.7 degrees. Churu experienced 23.5 and 7.6 degrees, Ganganagar 21.5 and 8.5 degrees, and Nagaur 24.3 and 6.3 degrees. Baran’s maximum temperature was 21.5 degrees, and the minimum was 6.5 degrees. Jalore recorded 27.1 and 8.8 degrees, respectively. The lowest minimum temperature was 4.9 degrees Celsius in Sirohi, where the maximum was 21 degrees. Fatehpur recorded 23.8 and 5.9 degrees Celsius, Karauli 21.7 and 7.4 degrees Celsius, and Dausa 25.3 and 7.6 degrees Celsius. Pratapgarh experienced a maximum of 23 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9.7 degrees. Jhunjhunu recorded 21.7 and 7.6 degrees Celsius, while Pali’s maximum was 28 degrees and minimum 6.4 degrees Celsius.