Rajasthan Weather Update / Heat breaks 91 year old record in Rajasthan, know when will it rain?

The scorching heat in Rajasthan has broken a 91-year record. The temperature in Sriganganagar was recorded at 49.4°C. The temperature in many districts including Churu, Jaisalmer, Bikaner is above 44°C. Doctors have advised to stay indoors in the afternoon. Some relief is expected from pre-monsoon from Saturday.

Rajasthan Weather Update: Rajasthan is currently in the grip of intense heat. The record of the last 91 years has been broken in the state and the temperature has reached dangerous levels. On Friday, the maximum temperature in Sri Ganganagar was recorded at 49.4 degrees Celsius, which is 7.9 degrees more than normal. Earlier, on June 14, 1934, a temperature of 50 degrees was recorded in this city. This time the severe heat and scorching sun has disrupted life.

Temperature crosses 44 degrees across the state

Most of the districts of Rajasthan are facing temperatures above 44 degrees. Churu recorded 47.6 degrees, Jaisalmer 46.9, Bikaner 46.4, Jodhpur 46.3, Phalodi and Barmer 46.2, Pilani 45.4, Lunkaransar 45.2, Pali and Fatehpur 45, Chittorgarh 44.9, Sangaria 44.6, Jhunjhunu 44.5 and Nagaur 44.4 degrees Celsius. The capital Jaipur is also in the grip of heat wave with 44.5 degrees.

Warning from health experts

The health department has issued an alert regarding the scorching heat. Doctors have advised people to stay indoors between 12 noon and 4 pm and drink plenty of water. It is recommended to stay in shady places to avoid heatstroke, exhaustion and dehydration.

Relief may come soon

There is also news of relief amid the scorching heat. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), pre-monsoon activities will intensify in Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions from Saturday. Light rain with thundershowers is also expected in Jodhpur and Bikaner. This is expected to bring down the temperature by 2-3 degrees.

Strong wind alert

The IMD has warned that heat wave will continue in Jodhpur and Bikaner, but after noon, some areas are likely to be cloudy and strong winds are likely to blow at a speed of 50 to 60 kmph. Light rain may also occur at some places.