Rajasthan Weather: Light Rain in Barmer, Thunderstorm Alert for 15 Cities on October 15
Jaipur, October 14, 2026: The impact of a western disturbance brought light rain to Barmer and some other cities in Rajasthan on Wednesday. However, temperatures in several cities of western Rajasthan remained close to 40°C, with Jaisalmer recording a maximum temperature of 40°C.
The Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm and rain alert for 15 cities on Thursday, October 15. It has also warned of the possibility of hailstorms in rural areas of the Jaipur division.
Jaisalmer Records 40°C, Barmer Night Remains Warmest
According to the Meteorological Department, Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C on Wednesday. Barmer recorded 39.8°C, while Jodhpur registered 39.1°C.
Jaisalmer had the highest daytime temperature at 40°C, while Barmer recorded the highest minimum temperature at 28.2°C.
Jaipur witnessed a slight drop in temperature. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 35°C and a minimum temperature of 24°C.
Thunderstorm and Rain Alert for October 15
Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, said the western disturbance could bring thunderstorms, strong winds and light to moderate rain at isolated places in western Rajasthan on October 15.
The areas likely to be affected include Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Nagaur, Phalodi and neighbouring districts. Winds may reach speeds of 30–40 kmph.
There is also a possibility of hailstorms at isolated places in the Bikaner division and rural areas of the Jaipur division.
Rain Likely in Jaipur and Bharatpur Divisions
In eastern Rajasthan, districts in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions may experience thunderstorms, strong winds and light to moderate rain at isolated places on October 15 and 16.
According to the forecast, weather conditions are likely to become mainly dry in western Rajasthan from October 16 and in eastern Rajasthan from October 17.
Temperatures Expected to Drop After Rain
The Meteorological Department has indicated that temperatures may begin to fall after the weather system passes. This could lead to an increase in the feeling of cold across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why did light rain occur in Rajasthan on October 14, 2026?
Light rain in Barmer and some other cities was reported due to the impact of a western disturbance.
2. What was the maximum temperature in Jaisalmer on October 14?
Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C.
3. What was the temperature in Barmer?
Barmer recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8°C and a minimum temperature of 28.2°C.
4. When has the Rajasthan thunderstorm and rain alert been issued for?
The alert has been issued for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
5. Which areas of western Rajasthan may receive rain?
Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Nagaur, Phalodi and nearby districts may experience thunderstorms, strong winds and light to moderate rain at isolated places.
6. Is there a possibility of hailstorms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Hailstorms are possible at isolated places in the Bikaner division and rural areas of the Jaipur division.
7. When is rain expected in eastern Rajasthan?
Districts in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions may receive rain on October 15 and 16.
8. When is the weather expected to become dry in Rajasthan?
The weather is likely to become mainly dry in western Rajasthan from October 16 and eastern Rajasthan from October 17.
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