Rajasthan Heatwave Intensifies
Jaipur: Rajasthan is set to experience intensified heatwave conditions starting Monday, with the Met office in Jaipur forecasting a further rise in temperatures across most parts of the state. The weather department has warned that maximum temperatures are likely to hover around 45°C or above in several districts in the coming days.
Record Highs on Sunday
On Sunday, Sri Ganganagar remained the hottest place in Rajasthan at 46°C. Other notable temperatures included Vanasthali at 45.1°C, Alwar at 45°C, Churu at 44.9°C, Kota at 44.8°C, Phalodi at 44.8°C, and Bikaner at 44.8°C. Barmer recorded 44.3°C, Chittorgarh 44.2°C, Jaisalmer 44°C, Lunkaransar 43.6°C, Fatehpur and Dausa 43°C each, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, and Sangaria at 42.8°C each, Jodhpur city and Bhilwara at 42.2°C each, and Sikar at 42.0°C.
Jaipur's Heat Spike
Jaipur experienced intense heat on Sunday, recording a maximum temperature of 43.6°C, which was 2.4 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 31.4°C, 3.5 degrees above average. For Monday, the Met Office stated that for the first time this season, Jaipur is likely to record a maximum temperature of nearly 45°C.
Impact on Daily Life
The ongoing heatwave has started affecting daily life across Rajasthan. Roads and marketplaces are witnessing reduced movement during afternoon hours, while hospitals are reporting a rise in dehydration, fatigue, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke-related complaints.
