Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has recorded an unprecedented spike in temperatures, setting a new April record at 46.4 degrees Celsius. This surpasses the previous high of 46.3 degrees registered on April 18, 2025, marking one of the most intense heat episodes in recent years.Over the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures across all major cities in the state exceeded 40 degrees. Severe heatwave conditions were recorded in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Kar…
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Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) At a time when Rajasthan continues to reel under intense heat, the Meteorological Department on Monday issued an alert for strong winds and light rains in Jaipur, Alwar, and adjoining areas, offering some relief to residents battling scorching conditions.The weather officials said that a heat wave has gripped most parts of the state, with the maximum temperatures across most regions currently ranging between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, remaining above norma…
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Shiv Ratan Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International, passed away on Thursday in Chennai after suffering a heart attack at the age of 74. He had travelled to the city with his family for his wife’s medical treatment. According to sources, Agarwal’s wife had recently undergone a heart bypass surgery and had been advised rest. The family was staying at a hotel in Chennai during her recovery.At around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Agarwal reportedly bega…
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) A severe spell of summer heat has gripped Rajasthan, with the mercury climbing close to 44 degree Celsius in several districts and conditions rapidly turning harsh across the state. Hot winds, coupled with intense sunshine, swept through most regions on Thursday, pushing daytime temperatures up by nearly 2 degree Celsius in many areas, including the capital Jaipur.According to weather officials, Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43.7 degree C…
Jaipur, April 22 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and intensifying heatwave conditions, the Jaipur district administration has taken a key step to protect students from extreme heat by revising school timings across the district.District Collector Sandesh Nayak announced that, with effect from April 27, schools will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The revised schedule applies to students from pre-primary to Class 8 and is aimed at shielding children from harsh afternoon conditions and prolon…
Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert for eight districts of Rajasthan, warning that temperatures could soar beyond 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The alert, issued by the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, will remain in effect till April 23. According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to rise by 2-5 degrees Celsius across the state during this period, intensifying heatwave conditions.For Monday, heatwave conditions have b…
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Barmer district recorded its highest maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees was observed in Dausa in the last 24 hours. The intensity of summer heat has escalated across Rajasthan. According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, clear skies and intense heat conditions are likely to persist across the state over the next 4-5 days. The highest temperature of the season so far was recorded on Monday.Barme…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) The Meteorological Department in Jaipur has stated that the impact of the Western Disturbance will continue on Wednesday, bringing light rainfall to parts of the state. However, weather conditions are expected to improve from Thursday onward, with largely dry conditions prevailing across Rajasthan.“On April 8, light rainfall is likely in the northern parts of the Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions, while most other areas will remain predominantly dry. From April 9 onwards, t…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, several parts of Rajasthan are witnessing strong winds, rainfall, and hailstorm activity. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert in parts of the state, warning of intense weather conditions in multiple districts, including the state capital, Jaipur.The Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds gusting at 40-50 km/hour in distric…
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Rajasthan in view of an approaching and active Western Disturbance. A fresh spell of strong winds, rainfall, and isolated hailstorms is expected to impact the state between Monday and Wednesday.On Monday, with the activation of the weather system during the afternoon, parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati regio…