On Sunday, the maximum temperature in Barmer was recorded above 38°C. Along with this, the daytime mercury in several cities like Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer and Churu reached 2-5°C above normal.
The minimum night temperature in Barmer, Pali, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar and Churu also remains 3-5°C above normal. As a result, the chill is missing even in November.
Impact of anti-cyclonic system
According to the Meteorological Centre Jaipur, an anti-cyclonic system is active in southwestern Rajasthan. This system is weakening northern winds and increasing the speed of western winds. The sky is clear and the sun is sharp.
The impact of this weather system is maximum in the districts of western Rajasthan. Here, an increase in temperature is being recorded during both day and night.
Second such month in the last 10 years
Temperatures crossing 38°C during November in Barmer is the second instance in the last 10 years. Generally, the onset of winter begins in this month, but this time the heat is showing its intensity.
The lowest night temperature in Mount Abu was recorded at 12.1°C. This is about 4°C higher than the average minimum temperature here, which indicates that the expected cold is missing even at the hill station of the state.
Weather ahead
The Meteorological Centre estimates that the sky will remain clear for the next one week. There is no expectation of rain or clouds. Due to bright sunshine, there may be a partial increase in the maximum temperature.
However, the intensity of winter is likely to increase from the end of the second week of November. After this, the minimum temperature will drop, but people will have to wait a little longer for severe cold.
- Maximum temperature in Barmer: Above 38°C
- Night temperatures in most western districts 3-5°C above normal
- Decrease in northern winds and increase in western winds due to anti-cyclonic system
- Clear weather in the next 7 days, no possibility of rain