Pre-monsoon showers in Raj give respite from searing heat | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Pre-monsoon showers Sunday brought a pleasant change in the weather conditions across the state, as many places witnessed a drastic dip in the mercury. Many areas in various districts experienced dust storms and rainfall in the evening, causing the temperature to dip. Churu was hottest in the state, with a maximum temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius, according to Met reports.Attributing the change to the northerly winds and active western disturbances, the Met office stated that similar conditions are expected to prevail in the eastern and southern parts of the state Monday. Jaipur’s minimum temperature was 29.6 degrees Celsius, which was followed by cloudy conditions in the afternoon. A maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius was recorded in the state capital in the afternoon. Later, around 3pm, many places in and around Jaipur witnessed mild to moderate showers and dust storms. High-velocity winds affected vehicular traffic. In the evening, the weather remained mainly pleasant. Earlier in the morning, mild to moderate showers were witnessed in the Pali, Sawai Madhopur, and Bundi districts. Later, in the afternoon, districts including Alwar, Rajsamand, Jaipur, and Jodhpur experienced good rainfall. Mild to moderate showers were also witnessed in Sadari and Desuri towns of Pali at 3pm, lasting for about half an hour. Sadari Akharia Chowk, Ranakpur Road, and Barli Sadari were flooded. Heavy rainfall was observed at various places in Udaipur division.Sagwada (Dungarpur) received 70 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state. It was followed by Shahbad (Baran) with 40 mm, and 30 mm each was recorded at Nokha (Bikaner) and Bhungra (Banswara). Additionally, rainfall varying between 10mm and 20mm was recorded at several places in Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Bharatpur, and Jaipur divisions.“This is pre-monsoon rainfall and will help in rise of humidity levels. The humidity levels, up to 90%, will further pave the way for the onset of monsoon by June 20 in the state,” said an official with the Met office. In its forecast, the Met office stated that mild to moderate showers will continue at several places in the Udaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions.