IMD thunderstorm alert for 25 Rajasthan districts; heatwave likely back from June 8
Synopsis
Rajasthan is caught in a narrow weather window: IMD has flagged thunderstorms and rain for 25 districts on 6 June, but the relief is short-lived — heatwave conditions are set to return to western Rajasthan from June 8. Phalodi already touched 42.2°C even as Shahpura recorded 75 mm of rain, illustrating the state's stark east-west weather divide.
Key Takeaways
The IMD issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 25 Rajasthan districts on 6 June 2025 .
Heatwave conditions are expected to return to western Rajasthan from 8 June as weather turns dry.
Temperatures dropped by up to 5 degrees Celsius following rains between 4–5 June ; highest rainfall of 75 mm recorded at Shahpura (Bhilwara) .
Phalodi logged the state's highest maximum temperature at 42.2 degrees Celsius despite the wider relief.
Hailstorms were reported from parts of Churu , Hanumangarh , and Bikaner ; dust storms also hit the Bikaner division on Friday.
The lowest minimum temperature of 21.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Vanasthali (Tonk) .
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday, 6 June issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 25 districts across Rajasthan, even as weather experts warned that intense heat and heatwave conditions could return to western Rajasthan from June 8 onward. The alert comes as pre-monsoon activity continues to keep the state's summer heat in check — at least temporarily.
Recent Rainfall and Temperature Relief
Several districts recorded notable rainfall between the evening of 4 June and the morning of 5 June. Banswara, Bundi, and Bhilwara each received up to three inches of rain during this period, while hailstorms were reported from parts of Churu, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner.
The rain and strong winds triggered a significant drop in temperatures, with the mercury falling by up to 5 degrees Celsius in several regions. Daytime temperatures in Jaipur, Dausa, Karauli, Dungarpur, and Nagaur held below 35 degrees Celsius. The highest rainfall of 75 mm was recorded at Shahpura (Bhilwara), followed by 45 mm in Ajmer and 34 mm each in Nainwan (Bundi), Kachola (Bhilwara), and Bayana (Bharatpur).
Extreme Temperatures Persist in Western Districts
Despite the relief in many areas, western Rajasthan continued to log high readings. Phalodi recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 42.2 degrees Celsius, while Jaisalmer followed at 42.1 degrees Celsius. Sri Ganganagar registered 41.5 degrees Celsius and Barmer touched 40.8 degrees Celsius.
The highest minimum temperature was logged in Jodhpur at 31.9 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum of 21.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Vanasthali (Tonk). Other notable readings included 39.5 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur, 39.2 degrees Celsius in Bikaner, 38 degrees Celsius each in Jalore, Churu, and Pali, and 37 degrees Celsius in Udaipur.
Bikaner Division Hit by Abrupt Weather Change
Weather conditions shifted sharply across parts of the Bikaner division on Friday afternoon, with dense cloud cover developing over Bikaner, Hanumangarh, and Churu districts. The cloud buildup triggered dust storms, strong winds, and rain at several locations, with hail also reported from isolated areas. The Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Bikaner divisions all recorded a measurable temperature drop linked to the June 4–5 rainfall spell.
What to Expect Next
According to the IMD, thunderstorm and rainfall activity is likely to continue across many parts of Rajasthan over the next two days before conditions gradually turn dry from 8 June. Residents have been advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms and strong winds. With heatwave conditions expected to reassert themselves in western Rajasthan from June 8, the current relief window is narrow — and forecasters are watching the pre-monsoon pattern closely for any further development.
Point of View
But the heatwave forecast for June 8 is the more consequential signal — western Rajasthan's desert belt has already been under sustained heat stress, and a rapid return to heatwave conditions after a brief wet spell raises real concerns about agricultural and public health preparedness. The state's east-west temperature divide, routinely glossed over in aggregate forecasts, deserves sharper policy attention as climate variability intensifies pre-monsoon extremes.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rajasthan districts are under the IMD thunderstorm alert on 6 June?
The IMD has issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert covering 25 districts across Rajasthan on 6 June 2025. While the specific list of all 25 was not enumerated in the advisory, districts including Banswara, Bundi, Bhilwara, Churu, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner have already experienced heavy rain and hailstorms in the preceding days.
When will the heatwave return to Rajasthan?
Weather experts and the IMD have warned that intense heat and heatwave conditions are likely to return to western Rajasthan from 8 June onward, as the current pre-monsoon activity is expected to taper off and conditions gradually turn dry from that date.
How much did temperatures drop after the recent rains in Rajasthan?
The rainfall and strong winds between 4 and 5 June caused temperatures to fall by up to 5 degrees Celsius in several regions. Cities such as Jaipur, Dausa, Karauli, Dungarpur, and Nagaur recorded daytime highs below 35 degrees Celsius during this period.
Where was the highest rainfall recorded in Rajasthan during the recent spell?
The highest rainfall of 75 mm was recorded at Shahpura in Bhilwara district. Other significant figures included 45 mm in Ajmer and 34 mm each in Nainwan (Bundi), Kachola (Bhilwara), and Bayana (Bharatpur).
What was the hottest place in Rajasthan despite the rains?
Phalodi recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 42.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Jaisalmer at 42.1 degrees Celsius, indicating that western Rajasthan continued to experience extreme heat even as other parts of the state received significant rainfall.
