Jaipur, April 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a heatwave in several districts of Rajasthan over the next two days. However, relief is expected as weather changes are anticipated thereafter.
The IMD has issued a heatwave alert for districts including Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Karauli, and Bikaner. According to the department, Rajasthan will face severe heat for two more days (April 25-26).
Radheyshyam Sharma, director of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, stated that the impact of extreme heat will persist across the state on April 25 and 26, with temperatures likely to rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The northwestern districts of the state will also experience heatwave conditions, with some areas recording temperatures between 44 to 45 degrees Celsius.
Following this period, a storm and light rain are expected to change the weather. The department anticipates the activation of a ‘Western Disturbance,’ which could bring strong winds, thunderstorms, and light rain to around 16 districts. An alert has also been issued for strong winds and light rain in parts of Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Nagaur on Saturday.
In the last 24 hours, most parts of the state have experienced severe heat, with maximum temperatures recorded between 40 to 44 degrees Celsius in at least 24 cities, with Barmer being the hottest at 44.1 degrees Celsius. Jaipur also recorded its hottest day of the season.
To provide relief from the heat, the administration in Alwar has implemented measures such as spraying water on the roads to lower surface temperatures and offer some respite to residents.
On Friday, a slight change in weather was observed in northwestern Rajasthan, with clouds covering areas of Churu, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, and Bikaner, accompanied by dusty winds in the evening. Light drizzle was also reported in some isolated areas of Hanumangarh.
However, the heat persisted, making the weather uncomfortable. The night temperature in Hanumangarh was recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest night of the season. Several cities, including Ajmer, Tonk, Karauli, Dausa, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Jalore, and Pali, recorded their highest temperatures of the season so far.
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