The meteorological department in Rajasthan has issued a heatwave alert for Monday and Tuesday as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius in various areas of the state. Pilani in Jhunjhunu district recorded the highest temperature at 40.2 degrees Celsius, with Barmer also hitting 40 degrees Celsius. Barmer and Balotra witnessed heatwave conditions with sunny mornings and hot winds during the day.
Other cities like Bikaner, Churu, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Phalodi also experienced high temperatures ranging from 38.2 to 39.4 degrees Celsius, leading to mild heatwave conditions. The India Meteorological Department in Jaipur predicts a further rise of 2–3 degrees Celsius in temperatures across the state in the coming week.
Jaipur has seen a steady increase in temperatures, reaching 37.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday from 32.2 degrees Celsius on March 1. The scorching heat has prompted residents to stay indoors during the afternoon hours due to strong sunshine throughout the day. However, temperatures drop after sunset, offering some relief at night.
Several cities, including Pali, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Fatehpur, Jalore, Dungarpur, Sri Ganganagar, Udaipur, Kota, Sikar, Bhilwara, Alwar, and Ajmer, recorded temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Balotra for Monday and Tuesday.
