Barmer recorded 47.3 degrees Celsius on Monday — the highest maximum temperature in the country so far this season. Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Chittorgarh also crossed 44 degrees Celsius on the same day.
Meteorological experts say unobstructed hot winds blowing in from Pakistan through the Thar Desert are driving the sharp temperature rise in Barmer and Jaisalmer. The Meteorological Department has issued heatwave warnings for the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions for the next four to five days.
Storms Hit the North While the South Burns
While western Rajasthan baked, parts of Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh saw thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms on Monday. Strong winds and cloud cover persisted through the morning before giving way to light rainfall.
Ganganagar recorded 42.8 degrees Celsius despite the storm activity. Hanumangarh recorded 38 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and winds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour across the Bikaner division, Shekhawati region, Jaipur, and northern parts of the Bharatpur division over the next 48 hours.
Jaipur’s maximum temperature climbed to 39.9 degrees Celsius on Monday. Humidity made conditions feel considerably worse through the day. The department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms in the capital for Tuesday.
Kota recorded a night temperature of 42.7 degrees Celsius — nearly 2 degrees higher than the previous night. Residents faced hot winds through the afternoon and into the evening. Udaipur hit 42.3 degrees Celsius, with warm winds continuing well after sunset.
What the Next Three Days Look Like
The Meteorological Department expects both minimum and maximum temperatures to rise further across most of Rajasthan in the coming days. South-eastern districts are likely to see maximums between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius, with unusually warm nights at several locations.
The department is urging residents to avoid outdoor exposure during afternoon hours and to stay hydrated as the state moves through what forecasters describe as one of its most extreme early-summer weather periods in recent years.
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