The spell of storms and rainfall that began in Rajasthan last week is expected to persist until the end of March, leading to a noticeable decrease in temperatures across the state. The Meteorological Department forecasts the influence of two separate weather systems in Rajasthan between March 26 and March 31, with clear weather expected on March 25.
Over the past 24 hours, several districts in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Hanumangarh, and Jhunjhunu, recorded light rainfall. Afternoon showers were reported in Kota, Baran, and Ajmer, with heavy rainfall in certain areas of Kota during the day. Regions like Jhalawar, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, and Bundi experienced overcast skies with intermittent drizzles.
In Jaipur, on Monday morning, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning was observed, with the city recording 8 mm of rainfall. Shahpura received 5 mm, and Jalsu recorded 1 mm of rainfall. The cloud cover persisted throughout the day, resulting in a temperature drop of around 3 degrees Celsius. Jaipur saw a maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19.2 degrees.
Western districts such as Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ganganagar also saw relief from heat due to rainfall, with temperatures remaining near normal levels. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 35.8 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours. Other readings included Bikaner at 33 degrees Celsius, Churu at 32.4 degrees, Jaisalmer at 33.4 degrees, Jodhpur at 34.3 degrees, Ganganagar at 32.5 degrees, and Udaipur at 33.5 degrees.
According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, clear weather is expected till Wednesday, followed by light rainfall in eastern and northern Rajasthan due to consecutive Western Disturbances. Another strong Western Disturbance between March 29 and 31 may bring thunderstorms and rainfall to the northwestern and northeastern parts of the state. Dusty winds at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h, along with isolated rainfall and thunder, are likely in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Kota, Bikaner, and Jodhpur on March 26 and 27. Overall, Rajasthan is poised to witness continued weather fluctuations, with intermittent rain and relatively cooler conditions prevailing through the end of March.
