Rajasthan Weather Update: Rain and Hailstorm Bring Temperature Down by 5 Degrees
Jaipur : Rajasthan has witnessed a major change in weather, with rain and hailstorms reported in several districts. According to the Meteorological Department, a western disturbance has caused the change in weather conditions, leading to a drop of up to 5 degrees Celsius in temperatures. The department has also issued a rain and hailstorm alert for seven districts today.
Jaipur received rainfall for around 20 minutes in the morning.
Heavy Rain and Hailstorm in Several Districts
On Thursday, more than seven districts of Rajasthan witnessed heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms. Gajsinghpur in Sri Ganganagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm.
Hailstorms in Suratgarh, also in Sri Ganganagar district, damaged crops. The rainfall and hailstorms have brought down temperatures across several parts of the state.
According to the Meteorological Department’s report, rainfall was recorded during the past 24 hours in parts of Udaipur, Sikar, Jaipur, Tonk, Alwar, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Hanumangarh, Churu and Sri Ganganagar.
Hanumangarh Records Lowest Maximum Temperature
The impact of rain and hailstorms was evident in temperatures across the state. Hanumangarh recorded its lowest maximum temperature of the period on Thursday at 28.1 degrees Celsius.
In contrast, Barmer recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department has indicated that light rainfall may continue in Rajasthan over the coming days.
Rajasthan Weather: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why has the weather changed in Rajasthan?
The Meteorological Department has attributed the change to a western disturbance.
2. How much has the temperature dropped in Rajasthan?
Temperatures have fallen by up to 5 degrees Celsius following rainfall and hailstorms.
3. Which district recorded the highest rainfall?
Gajsinghpur in Sri Ganganagar district recorded 55 mm of rainfall.
4. Where did hailstorms damage crops?
Hailstorms in Suratgarh, Sri Ganganagar district, caused damage to crops.
5. What was the maximum temperature recorded in Hanumangarh?
Hanumangarh recorded a maximum temperature of 28.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
6. What was the maximum temperature in Barmer?
Barmer recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius.
7. Will Rajasthan receive more rain?
The Meteorological Department has indicated that light rainfall may continue in parts of Rajasthan over the coming days.
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