Jaipur, March 12 – The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Rajasthan, predicting rain and hailstorm during Holi celebrations. A yellow alert has been issued for March 15, indicating the possibility of hailstorm in multiple districts. Meanwhile, the second week of March has already witnessed a sharp rise in temperatures, with severe heatwave conditions prevailing in Barmer and Jalore.
🔥 Heatwave Intensifies in Western Rajasthan
For the second consecutive day, intense heatwave conditions have been recorded in Barmer and Jalore, leading to a significant rise in temperatures.
🔹 Wednesday Forecast: An Orange Alert has been issued for Barmer and Jalore due to severe heatwave conditions.
🔹 Health Department Advisory: Authorities have directed all districts to take necessary measures to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
📈 Rajasthan’s Temperature Overview (Past 24 Hours):
✔ Barmer: 41.2°C (Highest in the state)
✔ Jalore: 40°C (7°C above average)
✔ Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Sirohi, Dungarpur, Pali: 39°C
This extreme heat is attributed to hot winds blowing from the west and the formation of an anti-cyclone over Rajasthan and Gujarat. As a result, an Orange Alert has been issued for western Rajasthan, while some regions in Gujarat are under a Red Alert.
🌩️ Holi Weather Alert: Rain & Hailstorm Expected in Rajasthan
Weather experts have predicted a change in weather conditions starting from March 13, with the possibility of rain and hailstorms in parts of Rajasthan.
🔹 March 15: Yellow Alert issued for hailstorms.
🔹 Districts at Risk: Jaipur, Mount Abu, Baran, Dholpur, Kota, Pilani (Jhunjhunu), Alwar, and Ajmer expected to experience rain and hailstorms.
This shift in weather patterns could bring temporary relief from the heat, but farmers have been advised to take necessary precautions to protect their crops from potential hail damage.
📊 Temperature Rise Across Rajasthan
A noticeable increase in temperatures has been recorded across major cities, signaling the onset of intense summer conditions.
📍 Maximum Temperatures Recorded on Tuesday:
✔ Jaipur: 37°C
✔ Ajmer: 37.8°C
✔ Bhilwara: 37.9°C
✔ Kota: 38.6°C
✔ Udaipur: 37.9°C
✔ Churu: 36.4°C
✔ Dholpur: 38.7°C
These temperatures are 3°C above normal for this time of year, indicating an early arrival of summer in the state.
🌡️ What’s Causing This Extreme Weather?
Meteorologists attribute the rising temperatures and heatwave conditions to:
✔ Hot Winds from the Western Region (Bringing dry and warm air)
✔ Anti-Cyclone Formation over Rajasthan & Gujarat (Restricting cloud cover and increasing heat)
These factors have led to unseasonal high temperatures in several parts of Rajasthan, while a sudden western disturbance is expected to bring rain and hailstorms in certain areas.
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