Jaipur: Many places are gradually transitioning towards winter, with minimum temperatures dipping in several parts of the state even as afternoons continue to remain relatively warm. The chill is becoming more noticeable during early morning and late evening hours, particularly in the Shekhawati region and adjoining areas, while Jaipur is yet to experience pronounced winter conditions.Attributing the climatic conditions to the active easterly winds, the Met office said that in the coming days, bright sunny days would be witnessed. However, chilly mornings are likely at many places in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner and Bharatpur divisions of the state.Mount Abu was the coldest in the state Sunday, recording a minimum temperature of 12.7°C, and was followed by Fatehpur in Sikar, where a minimum temperature of 13.9°C was recorded; Nagaur, 14.7°C; Sirohi, 15°C; and Sikar, 15.5°C.Among other stations, Ajmer and Dabok recorded minimum temperatures of 16°C each, while Vanasthali registered 16.4°C and Karauli 17.2°C. Churu and Jhunjhunu recorded 17.5°C each, Pilani 17.8°C, Alwar and Sri Ganganagar 18°C each, and Chittorgarh 18.2°C. Kota recorded 18.6°C, while Jaisalmer registered 18.8°C. Pratapgarh recorded 19°C, Jodhpur 19.2°C, Bikaner 20.5°C, Barmer 20.8°C, Jalore 21.2°C, Phalodi 21.4°C and Dungarpur 22.9°C. Jawai Dam recorded 16°C.In Jaipur, the minimum temperature stood at 18.8°C, 1.8 degrees above normal, while the maximum settled at 29.7°C, 2.7 degrees below normal. The city continues to experience mild mornings, with temperatures yet to fall to around 15°C, when winter chill generally becomes more pronounced.Meanwhile, western Rajasthan continued to experience warm afternoons. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 35.6°C, followed by Jaisalmer at 34.8°C, Chittorgarh at 33.8°C and Jodhpur at 33.5°C. Fatehpur, despite recording one of the lowest minimum temperatures, witnessed a maximum of 33°C.Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 35.6°C, followed by Jaisalmer at 34.8°C, Chittorgarh at 33.8°C and Jodhpur at 33.5°C. Fatehpur, despite recording one of the lowest minimum temperatures, witnessed a maximum of 33°C.The Met office said that similar conditions are likely to prevail and cloudy conditions may vanish in the next couple of days.
