Parts of Rajasthan, especially the southwestern region, are set to face isolated heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Meteorological Department’s warning. A slight decrease in temperatures is anticipated starting Thursday, with the possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds due to a new Western Disturbance on March 14–15. This disturbance could lead to a 2–3 degrees Celsius drop in temperatures across the state.
The heatwave in Rajasthan is escalating, prompting the India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre in Jaipur to issue a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in four districts, including Jaisalmer and Barmer, on March 10 and 11. Barmer, on Monday, recorded the highest temperature in the state at 40.4 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists predict a further 1 to 2 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures across Rajasthan in the upcoming week. Clear skies and strong sunshine were observed in most cities in the state over the last 24 hours. However, a slight temperature decline was noticed in parts of Pilani and Chirawa as light clouds appeared during the afternoon.
Apart from Barmer’s scorching 40.4 degrees Celsius, Pilani registered a maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius. The heat is on the rise in Jaipur as well, with the city recording a maximum temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, alongside a minimum of 22.8 degrees Celsius. Despite the intense daytime heat, warm conditions persisted into the evening, with humidity levels dropping to around 30 percent due to dry weather.
The below-normal rainfall in North and Central India during February has contributed to the swift temperature surge, according to meteorologists. With limited cloud cover and dry conditions, the ground surface is rapidly heating under direct sunlight. Presently, maximum temperatures in most parts of Rajasthan range between 36 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal levels by 4 to 10 degrees.
Weather officials anticipate mostly dry conditions for the next three to four days, with isolated heatwave conditions likely in southwestern districts on March 10–11. A slight relief is expected from March 12 onwards.
