Jaipur: Active western disturbances influenced weather conditions across Rajasthan on Wednesday, bringing dust storms, hailstorms, and rainfall to many areas. However, the precipitation provided little relief from the ongoing heatwave, with maximum temperatures dropping by only 1-2°C in some parts of the state.
Jaipur Records Hottest Day of the Season
Jaipur recorded its hottest afternoon of the season so far, with the mercury touching 43.8 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous high of 43.5°C recorded on April 26. Despite the dust storm and showers in the evening, the city continued to swelter under intense heat.
Heatwave Persists in Western Rajasthan
According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, heatwave-like conditions persisted in western Rajasthan. Phalodi emerged as the hottest place in the state at 46.8°C, followed by Jaisalmer at 46.1°C, Chittorgarh at 45.8°C, Barmer and Bikaner at 45.2°C, Kota at 44.8°C, Jodhpur city at 44.7°C, Ajmer at 43.1°C, Bhilwara at 43°C, Nagaur at 43°C, Dausa at 43.0°C, Jalore at 42.7°C, Fatehpur at 42.5°C, Udaipur at 42.4°C, Pali at 42.4°C, Pratapgarh at 42.2°C, and Sikar at 42°C.
Evening Dust Storm Brings Temporary Relief
In the evening, the weather changed significantly as a heavy dust storm swept through several parts of Jaipur, providing temporary relief from the scorching heat. Showers were witnessed on the outskirts of the city, accompanied by strong gusty winds.
Weather Forecast for Next 48 Hours
The weather department has predicted similar activity over the next two days. An upper air circulation system and western disturbances are likely to trigger thunderstorms, gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, and light rain at isolated places in Bikaner division, the Shekhawati region, and northern parts of Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions. Churu recorded the highest rainfall in the state during the past 24 hours at 29.8mm, indicating localized pre-monsoon activity. Rainfall varying from 10mm to 5mm was recorded at several cities.
The Met office forecast said that several places in Jaipur, Bikaner, and Bharatpur divisions are likely to witness partly cloudy skies with the possibility of thunder, strong surface winds of 30-40 kmph, and light rain. However, no major respite is expected in the next couple of days except a dip of one to two degrees Celsius.
