New Delhi, Mercury continues to dip across Rajasthan due to the presence of a cyclonic circulation and prevalence of cool and dry northerly winds. Churu remained the coldest place in northwest plains as it recorded a minimum of 6.8 on Sunday, November 25.
Western Rajasthan that is already witnessing winter could experience drastic drop in temperatures during the coming week. Churu was followed by Pilani at 9.6 degrees Celsius, Sriganganagar 10.1, Jaisalmer 11.8, Chittorgarh 11.9, Bikaner 12.0, Udaipur 12.4, Jodhpur 12.5, Kota 14.4 and Barmer recorded a minimum temperature of 15.0 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperature is around 12-13 degrees in Jaipur, the state capital and it is expected to go down to 9-10 degrees during the coming week. A significant fall in day temperatures was also recorded at many places in the state. Maximum temperature in Jaipur was below normal by 2 degrees at 29.5 degrees on Sunday.
Despite being a Sunday, the streets in Jaipur looked deserted, whereas, those who braved the chill and arrived at shopping malls and hang out joints were sporting woolens. Early morning mist is also bothering farmers as it is harmful for vegetable crops.
