Jaipur, March 28, 2025 – Weather Desk
Rajasthan has witnessed slight relief from the ongoing intense heat, thanks to cold northerly winds sweeping across the state. While several cities saw a marginal drop in temperatures, the Meteorological Department warns that this respite may be short-lived, with heatwave conditions expected to return between April 3 and 4 due to a shift in wind direction.
Temperature Drops in Several Cities
Over the past 24 hours, most parts of Rajasthan reported clear skies and intense sunshine, but cool breezes helped reduce the overall heat impact. Cities like Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Fatehpur, Sirohi, Mount Abu, and Pali witnessed a 2 to 3°C dip in maximum temperatures.
Despite the drop, Dholpur and Kota remained the hottest cities, recording maximum temperatures of 40.6°C and 40.2°C, respectively.
In western Rajasthan, cities recorded the following maximum temperatures:
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Barmer: 35.4°C
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Jodhpur: 35.3°C
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Jaisalmer: 33.1°C
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Jalore: 35.7°C
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Ganganagar: 35.8°C
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Jaipur: 36.2°C (higher than most western cities)
Cold Winds to Weaken Soon, Heatwave Ahead
According to weather scientists, the cool winds from northern India have contributed to lowering temperatures across Rajasthan, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. This cool phase is expected to continue until April 1.
However, from April 2 or 3, these northerly winds will weaken, giving way to hot and dry westerly winds, which could lead to a sharp spike in temperatures and potential heatwave conditions in several parts of the state.
What to Expect Next?
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March 28–April 1: Mild weather with slight temperature dips at night
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April 2–4: Wind direction to change; temperature to rise
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Post April 4: Heatwave may affect parts of eastern and southern Rajasthan
Stay Weather-Ready
Residents are advised to:
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Stay hydrated and avoid peak afternoon exposure
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Keep updated with local weather bulletins
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Take special care of children and elderly during heatwave spells
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