Sizzling summers in Rajasthan have led to a surge in temperatures, with Barmer recording the highest at 41.6 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Kota at 41.5 degrees. Barmer and Jaisalmer surpassed 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, while Kota joined them with temperatures exceeding 41 degrees on Wednesday. Churu and Chittorgarh also crossed the 40-degree mark.
As the heat intensifies, warm winds are sweeping through western Rajasthan during the daytime, increasing discomfort. The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued a warning that heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in parts of the state starting from April 17. Clear skies over the past 24 hours have led to a significant rise in daytime temperatures across various districts, with Barmer and Kota recording the highest temperatures.
Jaisalmer and Churu experienced intense heat, with temperatures soaring to 40.5 degrees Celsius. However, a slight change in the weather was noticed in the evening as light cloud cover and gentle breezes brought temporary relief to some districts. The Meteorological Centre forecasts a further intensification of heat conditions in the upcoming days, with a Yellow Alert issued for heatwave conditions in western Rajasthan.
The alert covers several districts, with Sri Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, and Barmer expected to face heatwave conditions on April 17. Sri Ganganagar and Barmer will continue to be under the alert on April 18. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as temperatures are set to remain high, potentially leading to increasingly severe conditions.
