Sharp temp contrast as days grow warm, nights stay cold

Jaipur: Rajasthan continued to witness a sharp contrast between day and night temperatures as clear skies pushed daytime mercury higher across the state, while mornings and nights remained cold in several regions, according to the met dept.Day temperatures rose by 1 to 4°C over the past 24 hours in cities including Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur. Barmer was the warmest place in the state with a maximum temperature of 33°C.
Jalore and Pali recorded maximum temperatures close to 30°C, while Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh and Udaipur hovered between 29°C and 30°C. Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Tonk and Ganganagar recorded daytime temperatures of around 27°C.Despite the warmer days, nights continued to remain cold. Fatehpur in Shekhawati region was the coldest in the state with a minimum temperature of 6°C. Meteorologists said chilly conditions persisted during the early morning hours across northern Rajasthan.Jaipur recorded a minimum of 12°C. The day remained bright and sunny, with maximum temperature reaching 28°C, providing relief during the afternoon hours.The Met office said that while days are gradually getting warmer, chilly mornings continue in many places, especially in the Shekhawati region, covering Churu, Bikaner, Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts.According to the weather department, conditions are likely to remain dry over the coming days, with no possibility of rainfall. The mercury is expected to rise across most parts of the state.