Times News NetworkJaipur: Winter is gradually making its way into Rajasthan, with minimum temperatures dipping in several parts of the state. Mount Abu was coldest in the hills, with a minimum temperature of 12.3°C, while Sikar remained coldest in the plains at 13.5°C, the Met reports said Friday.However, night temperatures continue to remain 1-3 degrees above normal across most parts. Met office said that some places in Shekhawati region have already started experiencing winter while other places will catch up in next one week.Mount Abu and Sikar were followed by Sirohi, where a minimum temperature of 13.8°C was recorded, Fatehpur 14.1°C, Bhilwara 14.4°C, Udaipur (Dabok) 14.6°C, Chittorgarh 15.4°C, while Nagaur and Karauli recorded 15.7°C each. Vanasthali recorded 15.9°C, Pilani 16.7°C, Ajmer and Pratapgarh 16.8°C each, Alwar 17.2°C, Churu 17.5°C, Jhunjhunu 17.7°C, Kota 17.9°C, Jodhpur 18.4°C, Sriganganagar 18.5°C, Jalore 18.7°C, Dungarpur 19°C, ali 19.2°C, Jaisalmer 21°C, Bikaner 21.2°C, Phalodi 21.6°C and a minimum temperature of 21.8°C was recorded at Pali.Jaipur recorded a minimum temperature of 19.4°C Friday, 2.8 degrees above normal. The city also recorded a maximum of 33.2°C Thursday, 1.4 degrees above normal. The relatively higher night temperature indicate that winter is yet to gain ground here.The weather department has forecast dry conditions across Rajasthan for the coming week, with no significant change in minimum temperatures over the next 3-4 days. A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from Nov 10, but no rainfall activity is expected in Rajasthan during next week.
