At a time of intense heat in Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert for strong winds and light rains in Jaipur, Alwar, and nearby areas, providing some relief to residents facing scorching temperatures. The state is currently experiencing a heat wave, with maximum temperatures ranging between 44 to 46 degrees Celsius, above normal levels. Barmer recorded the highest temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius, while Jawai Dam (Pali) observed the lowest minimum temperature at 22.8 degrees.
In the past 24 hours, Gangapur City (Sawai Madhopur) received the highest rainfall of 6.0 mm in the state. While heatwave conditions persist in several districts, some areas have seen light rain, drizzle, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature, closely followed by Jaisalmer at 46 degrees Celsius, with Kota and Chittorgarh registering 45.2 degrees each.
Following a day of intense heat, weather conditions changed in parts of the state with cloud cover developing over districts like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Bhilwara, and Chittorgarh after 4.00 p.m., accompanied by light rainfall and dusty winds in some areas. The Meteorological forecast indicates that the heatwave is likely to continue, although some relief may be expected during afternoon hours with cloud cover, light rain, and isolated dusty winds in certain districts.
Between April 28 and April 30, significant relief is anticipated as thunderstorms, rainfall, and isolated hailstorm activity are expected in various parts of the state, according to the weather department.
