Jaipur: Minimum temperatures have started dipping in parts of Rajasthan, signalling a gradual shift towards cooler weather, even as daytime temperatures remain high.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall in northwestern and northern parts of the state over the next three to four days, with temperatures likely to drop by around 3°C.Sirohi recorded the state’s lowest minimum temperature 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 Met office attributed the changing conditions to western disturbances. “First, the minimum temperatures will start dipping and the northerly winds will bring further dip in the temperatures,” an officer said.Despite cooler nights, daytime temperatures remained high, with maximum temperatures at or above 35°C at most places.On Sunday, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph and isolated light to moderate rainfall were reported in Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu and parts of the Shekhawati region. Karanpur in Sriganganagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 20 mm, while most other parts of the state remained dry.The Met office has forecast another spell of rain in parts of the Bikaner division and Shekhawati region on Oct 13 and 14.
