Meteorological Department Issues Rain and Hailstorm Warning for Rajasthan on Holi
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Synopsis
On March 12, the Meteorological Department of Rajasthan issued warnings for hailstorms and rain on March 14 and 15 due to unusually high temperatures across the state. Severe heatwave conditions have been reported in areas like Barmer and Jalore, with necessary measures being taken to counteract the rising temperatures.
Key Takeaways
- Hailstorms and rain forecast for March 14-15 in Rajasthan.
- Extreme heatwave conditions experienced in Barmer and Jalore.
- Orange alert issued for heatwave effects.
- Health Department preparing for severe weather impacts.
- Temperature records indicate significant rises across several districts.
Jaipur, March 12 (NationPress) With the maximum temperatures across many regions of Rajasthan recorded as unusually high, the Meteorological (MeT) Department issued a cautionary notice on Wednesday regarding potential hailstorms paired with rain for March 14 and 15 in various areas of the state.
Weather conditions are anticipated to shift on March 13, prompting a yellow alert for hailstorms on March 15.
Barmer and Jalore have been experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising significantly.
In the last 24 hours, Barmer recorded the highest temperature in the state at 41.2 degrees Celsius, while Jalore reached 40 degrees, which is 7 degrees above the average.
Other districts such as Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Sirohi, Dungarpur, and Pali also faced extreme heat, with temperatures hovering around 39 degrees. The heatwave continued for a second consecutive day on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, an orange alert was raised for the heatwave in Barmer and Jalore. The Health Department has directed local authorities to implement necessary measures to address the soaring temperatures.
Weather experts attribute the heatwave to strong westerly winds and the development of an anti-cyclone over Rajasthan and Gujarat. As a result, an orange alert has been issued for western Rajasthan, while Gujarat is under a red alert. Besides Jaipur, numerous cities reported a temperature increase.
The highest temperature recorded on Wednesday was 37 degrees Celsius in Jaipur, 37.8 degrees in Ajmer, 37.9 in Bhilwara, 38.6 in Kota, 37.9 in Udaipur, 36.4 in Churu, and 38.7 in Dholpur.
To address the extreme heat, officials from the Health Department convened a meeting on Tuesday. District hospital superintendents, CMHOs, and in-charges have been ordered to ensure the availability of essential medications and resources for patients affected by the heatwave. Immediate arrangements for coolers, fans, and air conditioning units in hospitals have also been mandated.
Authorities have been advised to remain alert and ensure preparedness for both heatwave and hailstorm situations in the upcoming days.
Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of the Medical and Health Department, reviewed the preparations for heat stroke, seasonal diseases, and other related concerns during a high-level meeting.
She stressed the importance of proper management across the state to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures. She instructed all departmental officials to commence proactive preparations in anticipation of the expected severe heat and heatwave conditions in Rajasthan.
