Jaipur: Rajasthan witnessed a sharp rise in temperatures Saturday, with the mercury climbing by nearly 4°C on average over the past 24 hours, marking a clear shift towards warmer pre-summer conditions.According to the Meteorological Department, Fatehpur recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 9.4°C, while Phalodi remained the hottest location with a maximum of 31.8°C.
In Jaipur, the minimum temperature settled at 15.2°C, nearly 2°C above normal. Under clear skies, the city recorded a sunny afternoon with the maximum temperature touching 28.3°C. Meteorological officials attributed the sudden rise to prevailing dry weather conditions and the absence of any active western disturbance over the region. Clear skies have allowed daytime temperatures to climb steadily, while nights have also turned warmer compared to earlier this week. The Met Office has ruled out rainfall over the next seven days, forecasting stable and dry conditions across the state. Several districts are likely to see maximum temperatures at or above 30°C in the coming days. While northern districts experienced relief from the winter chill, western Rajasthan saw a noticeable intensification of daytime heat.
