Rajasthan Weather Update: Yellow & Orange Alerts Issued Amid Rain and Storms

The weather in Rajasthan is changing rapidly as the Western Disturbance has become active. On Thursday, a yellow alert was sounded for the entire state except for Dungarpur and Banswara districts, while nine districts were put on orange alert. Heavy clouds are hovering over many cities, including Jaipur, since late Wednesday night. The weather is cold. According to the Meteorological Department, this weather will remain for three days and end on March 20th.

On Wednesday, rain accompanied by strong winds was seen in more than five districts, causing temperatures to fall by 2-9 degrees Celsius. Hail in Sikar and rain in Ajmer also contributed to the drop in temperatures.

Jhunjhunu and Churu experienced torrential rain accompanied by strong winds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Light to moderate rain was also recorded at several locations in Alwar, Jodhpur, Barmer, Balotra, and Ajmer.

According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Center, Jaipur, the maximum impact of this system will be felt from late Wednesday night until March 20th. During this period, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms are expected at many locations in Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Jodhpur divisions.

The rain has caused a significant drop in temperatures. The maximum temperature in Jaisalmer was 25.4 degrees Celsius (9 degrees below normal), Ganganagar 23.7 degrees Celsius (7.8 degrees below normal), and Bikaner 27.9 degrees Celsius (6.1 degrees below normal). Rain fell again in several districts late Wednesday night, further increasing the cold.