The withdrawal phase of the southwest monsoon from Rajasthan has reached its conclusive chapter. According to the meteorological department, the monsoon exit line is expected to completely clear the geographical borders of the state by this evening. While the standard departure timeline for the monsoon across Rajasthan is September 30, the withdrawal witnessed a delay of a few days this season. The exit trajectory is currently progressing through the southern and eastern belts, stretching from Udaipur and Dungarpur to Kota and Dholpur. With the retreat of these rain bearing systems, rainfall activity has completely ceased across the state, paving the way for a gradual decline in daily temperatures.
Dry Conditions Forecast Across Eastern and Western Zones on October 4
The weather outlook issued for October 4 indicates that predominantly dry meteorological conditions will prevail across both eastern and western subdivisions of Rajasthan. This effectively rules out any possibility of significant precipitation anywhere across the state on October 4. The department's regional bulletin has not placed any district under a weather watch, issuing no warnings for rainfall or thunderstorm activity. Over the coming week, atmospheric stability is expected to keep the skies clear across the entire territory.
Rainfall Ceases Entirely Across Eastern Rajasthan
In eastern Rajasthan, weather patterns on October 4 will remain entirely dry and clear. The daily precipitation outlook has eliminated any chance of rain across this eastern expanse. As the retreat touches its final margins, cloud build-up and rainfall mechanisms have weakened entirely. The ongoing withdrawal across Udaipur, Dungarpur, Kota, and Dholpur is leaving behind dry continental air. Looking further ahead, chances of fresh wet spells remain negligible, establishing prolonged dry weather for the agrarian belt.
While Rajasthan transitions into stable, cloudless weather, sharp atmospheric disturbances are active elsewhere in northern parts. Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for hilly and foothill belts including Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Nainital.
Night Temperatures Begin Falling in Eastern Belt, Ushering in Early Coolness
A downward trend in minimum temperatures is now becoming apparent across eastern Rajasthan. In hill and plateau pockets like Sirohi and Udaipur, nighttime temperatures have dropped to around 18 degrees Celsius. This drop has introduced a touch of mild coolness during early morning hours and late evenings. Even so, clear daytime skies mean afternoon heat continues to linger across several plains locations.
Dry Skies Over Western Rajasthan With Afternoon Peaks Touching 40 Degrees
The arid western expanses of the state will likewise experience completely dry weather on October 4. Forecasters confirm that western Rajasthan faces zero rainfall probability, with sunny skies taking over in the wake of the departing monsoon. Despite the change in season, daytime heat remains intense in parts of the desert plains. Both Sri Ganganagar and Pilani recorded an afternoon peak of 40 degrees Celsius yesterday. This reading confirms that daytime heat continues to hold ground across select regions even as the monsoon departs.
City-Wise Forecast and Recent Temperature Readings
Observations and projections across key urban centres highlight these transitioning seasonal markers
- Jaipur: The state capital is set to see dry weather on October 4. Yesterday, the city recorded a daytime high of 36 degrees Celsius and a nighttime low of 23 degrees Celsius.
- Udaipur: Dry atmospheric conditions will continue. The minimum temperature has dropped to around 18 degrees Celsius, bringing distinct morning and evening coolness.
- Sirohi: Completely dry conditions are on the horizon, with the night temperature registering near 18 degrees Celsius.
- Sri Ganganagar: The border district has no rain forecast for October 4. Yesterday's maximum temperature climbed to 40 degrees Celsius.
- Pilani: Dry conditions will persist throughout the area, following a maximum temperature reading of 40 degrees Celsius recorded yesterday.
Key Highlights of the State's Weather Transition
The overall state of Rajasthan's atmosphere can be summarised in five essential points. First, monsoon withdrawal is at its final stage and the official departure is expected by this evening. Second, October 4 will bring dry weather across both eastern and western halves of the state. Third, following the subsiding impact of a western disturbance from September 29, dry conditions have taken firm hold of the region. Fourth, the weekly outlook foresees no return of rain spells in the coming days. Fifth, the cessation of rain has initiated a downward slide in minimum temperatures, bringing night readings down to approximately 18 degrees Celsius in Sirohi and Udaipur.
