Cyclone Arnab Brings Rain and Temperature Drop to Rajasthan
Cyclone Arnab has caused significant rainfall and a drop in temperature across Rajasthan, affecting multiple districts.
Jaipur, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : Rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab has impacted several districts in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Dholpur, Dausa, Tonk, and Alwar, leading to a temperature drop of up to 3 degrees Celsius. The weather department has issued yellow and orange alerts for various regions, warning of moderate to heavy rain and strong winds.
On Thursday, rain fell in several areas of Jaipur, causing difficulties for two-wheeler riders near Narayan Singh Circle. Light rain began around 11 a.m., and persistent winds added to the chill in the air. A rainfall alert has also been issued for Friday.
In Dholpur, changing weather conditions around noon brought rain, further lowering temperatures. Heavy rainfall occurred in Bandikui, Dausa, between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, resulting in a similar temperature drop. Intermittent rain was reported in Behror, Kotputli-Bahrod, around 10 a.m., contributing to a decrease in temperature.
The weather department predicts continued rain on Friday, issuing a yellow alert for heavy rainfall. In Karauli, sporadic rain followed a weather change on Thursday morning, with temperatures dropping by 2 degrees Celsius. Over the next couple of days, overcast skies and rain are likely to persist.
Alwar experienced light rain early Thursday, which intensified around 8:30 a.m., causing a significant drop in temperature. According to meteorologist Radheshyam Sharma, cloudy conditions are expected to last through the night, with similar weather anticipated on Friday. This shift has led to a noticeable chill across Rajasthan.
On Wednesday, Barmer recorded the highest temperature at over 35 degrees Celsius, while some areas saw nighttime temperatures drop by as much as 10 degrees. The weather department indicated that the effects of Cyclone Arnab could linger across Rajasthan for three days, with the most significant impact expected on Thursday and Friday. Conditions are expected to improve starting October 31.
The lowest maximum temperature recorded on Wednesday was 29.4 degrees Celsius in Sirohi, while Barmer remained the hottest at 36.3 degrees Celsius. In Sikar, the coldest night of the season was noted, with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees Celsius.
With ongoing rain, strong winds, and persistent cloud cover, residents in several districts may experience increased cold in the coming days. However, women observing the Karwa Chauth fast may find it challenging to wait for the moon due to the thick cloud cover this evening.
