The Meteorological (MeT) Centre in Jaipur has issued a warning for dust storms and light rain in eight districts of Rajasthan due to rising temperatures, with Barmer district hitting nearly 43 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts thunderstorms, gusty winds, and drizzle in Alwar, Deeg, Jhunjhunu, Khairthal-Tijara, Kotputli-Behror, Sikar, Hanumangarh, and Sri Ganganagar. Despite the expected weather changes, relief from the ongoing heatwave may be limited, with temperatures in western Rajasthan forecasted to range between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius in the upcoming days, remaining above normal levels.
In the midst of the heatwave, Barmer and Jaisalmer are projected to experience temperatures exceeding 43 degrees, while a mild Western Disturbance may offer little respite from the intense heat. The Jodhpur division anticipates only partial cloud cover with minimal temperature fluctuations. On Thursday, temperatures soared above 41 degrees in 10 cities, with Jaipur and 15 other cities hovering around 40 degrees. Barmer topped the list with 42.9 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Jaisalmer at 42.8 degrees, Bikaner at 42 degrees, and Kota at 41.6 degrees.
The scorching heat continues in Jaipur, with temperatures reaching 39.8 degrees, about two degrees higher than normal. The Meteorological Centre forecasts isolated thunderstorms and drizzle in parts of Jaipur, with the current temperature at 28 degrees expected to rise to around 39 degrees. Director Radheshyam Sharma mentioned that a mild Western Disturbance is causing the shift in weather conditions across Rajasthan.
