Is Rajasthan Facing an Unbearable Heatwave? Sri Ganganagar Hits 49.4°C

Jaipur, June 13 (NationPress) Rajasthan is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with Sri Ganganagar hitting a staggering maximum temperature of 49.4 degrees Celsius—the highest temperature recorded this season. This reading approaches the historical June peak for the city, which stands at 50 degrees Celsius, noted on June 14, 1934.

The Meteorological Department reports extreme temperatures across several regions in the state, including Churu at 47.6 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 46.9 degrees Celsius, Bikaner at 46.4 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur at 46.3 degrees Celsius, and both Phalodi and Barmer at 46.2 degrees Celsius.

Other notable temperatures include Lunkaransar at 45.2 degrees Celsius, Pali and Fatehpur at 45 degrees Celsius, Chittorgarh at 44.9 degrees Celsius, Sangaria at 44.6 degrees Celsius, and Jhunjhunu at 44.5 degrees Celsius. The state capital, Jaipur, also recorded an intense 44.5 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates increased pre-monsoon activities beginning Saturday, affecting areas such as Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, and Bharatpur. Thundershowers are likely in Jodhpur and Bikaner, with light rain expected in isolated spots during the afternoon.

As per the Meteorological Center, Jaipur, the northern regions of Rajasthan are experiencing a significant rise in temperatures due to clear skies and arid westerly winds.

Health officials are urging residents to remain indoors during peak heat hours and to stay hydrated to avoid heatstroke. While many areas in Rajasthan are suffering under extreme heat, light rain provided temporary relief in regions like Kotputli and Dholpur.

Sudden weather changes occurred on Friday afternoon, bringing strong winds and light rain, which offered much-needed relief to the inhabitants. Authorities are closely monitoring the weather as the state prepares for the upcoming monsoon season.

Thunderstorms and rain were reported in various districts, including Jaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Jodhpur. In Jaipur, rainfall was observed in the VKI area, while in Alwar, strong winds during heavy rainfall damaged tin roofs. Thunderstorms and rain in Bharatpur, Hanumangarh, Alwar, and Jhunjhunu, which are near Delhi-NCR, brought brief respite from the extreme heat.

Weather experts highlighted that the eastern winds from the Bay of Bengal have become active, raising humidity levels in the eastern parts of the state, particularly in the Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions, where discomfort due to humidity is noticeably increasing.

In the meantime, nearly all districts in Rajasthan recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, with the exception of Mount Abu, a hill station, and Pratapgarh, which registered 32 degrees Celsius and 38.8 degrees Celsius, respectively. Other significant temperature reports included Ajmer at 43.8 degrees Celsius, Bhilwara at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Jaipur at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Pilani at 45.4 degrees Celsius, Barmer at 46.2 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 46.9 degrees Celsius, and Churu at 47.6 degrees Celsius.