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Rajasthan nights turn cooler, IMD forecasts rain
Minimum temperatures have begun dropping across parts of Rajasthan, signalling a gradual shift to cooler weather, the India Meteorological Department said. Sirohi recorded the state's lowest minimum at 16°C, followed by Bhilwara at 18°C, Fatehpur at 18.5°C and Sikar at 19°C. Jaipur recorded 22.7°C, Jodhpur 24.7°C and Phalodi 26°C.
The IMD attributed the change to western disturbances and forecast isolated rainfall in northwestern and northern Rajasthan over the next three to four days, with temperatures likely to drop by around 3°C. Daytime temperatures remain high, with most places at or above 35°C. On Sunday, 11 October, thunderstorms with gusts of 30 to 40 kmph and light to moderate rain hit Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu and parts of Shekhawati.
The Met office has forecast another spell of rain in parts of the Bikaner division and Shekhawati region on 13 and 14 October.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The IMD's forecast confirms the onset of the post-monsoon transition in Rajasthan, marked by cooler nights even as days stay hot. Western disturbances are driving the change, bringing rain and gusty winds to the northwestern districts first. The projected 3°C drop will offer relief from lingering summer heat, but the rainfall is expected to be isolated and light, not enough to break the dry spell over most of the state. The next spell on 13 to 14 October will show whether the pattern deepens.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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