On Thursday, mercury remained at or below 40 degrees Celsius mark at most of the places in the state after registering a mark of above 45-46 degrees Celsius last week.
Rajasthan, which was reeling under immense heat condition for past many days, is now witnessing a decrease in day temperature.
On Thursday, mercury remained at or below 40 degrees Celsius mark at most of the places in the state after registering a mark of above 45-46 degrees Celsius last week.
This decrease in the temperature is attributed to the dusty sky conditions for the second consecutive day. South-westerly winds also contributed to the dip in the mercury levels and it has provided the much-needed relief to the people. According to weathermen these winds can delay the onset of monsoon in the state by at least one week.
“Monsoon may be delayed in its onset over the state due to this wind pattern,” GS Nagraley, Director, MeT office in Jaipur said. “Monsoon is currently active in areas of Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna and earlier it was expected that it will hit the state by June 26-27. But with the development of these winds, it may hit the state by July 2-3, with a delay of around one week,” he added.
Weathermen also expect that parts of the state may observe pre-monsoon activities after June 15. Meanwhile Jaipur city, after witnessing a warmer night with temperature being registered 5 degrees above normal observed mainly clear sky on Thursday. The maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 40 degrees Celsius. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 41.2 degrees Celsius in Churu which was followed by Shriganganagar at 41 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature at other places remained in the ranges of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius.
“So far during the first couple of weeks in June, maximum temperature has been as expected but dusty winds prevailing during the last few days, may cause delay in onset of monsoon. Though some parts of the state may receive rains in a day or two,” said Nagraley.
Poor Air Quality
High pollution levels in Delhi were mainly due to dust storms from Rajasthan.
The air quality has deteriorated because across North India because of dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan, which increased coarser particles in the air, the Central Pollution Control Board said.
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