Jaipur – Rajasthan continued to reel under intense heat on Sunday with temperatures touching 46.2°C in several districts, even as isolated regions saw sudden weather changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the next four days, warning of extreme heat and warm nights, especially in the Bikaner division.
Amid the oppressive conditions, hundreds of devotees undertook barefoot pilgrimages in places like Khatu Shyamji, undeterred by the searing roads. Meanwhile, thunderstorms and a short spell of rain brought partial relief in cities like Jhalawar, but not without consequences—one incident saw the collapse of a house roof, leaving a mother and daughter injured.
Heatwave Continues Across Rajasthan, Jaipur Hotter Than the Desert
Interestingly, Jaipur recorded higher temperatures than typically hotter regions such as Jodhpur, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. The capital city witnessed a large turnout at the SMS Stadium for the IPL match, but the sweltering conditions forced many spectators to leave mid-game. According to the Met department, warm air circulation during nighttime has also led to warmer-than-usual minimum temperatures, crossing 31.4°C in some places.
Rain, Roof Collapse in Jhalawar
In Jhalawar, sudden weather changes brought 20 minutes of rainfall on Sunday afternoon, offering a brief respite from the heat. However, the storm caused the roof of a house to collapse in the Motor Garage locality. Two residents—Jyoti and her daughter Arpita, living as tenants—were injured in the incident and later hospitalized.
Devotion in the Heat: Pilgrims Walk Barefoot to Khatu Dham
Despite the mercury soaring above 44.5°C in Sikar, thousands of devotees took part in a barefoot pilgrimage from Ringas to Khatu Shyamji (approximately 18 km). Pilgrims, walking on blistering roads, cited their unwavering faith in Baba Shyam as the driving force behind their endurance. Even early morning temperatures in Sikar remained high, crossing 29°C.
Destruction in Bharatpur and Heat Alerts for Bikaner Division
Saturday night brought strong winds and rain to Bharatpur, where a wall of a mud house collapsed. Trees and electricity poles were also uprooted across several parts of the district.
With Ganganagar and Pilani emerging as the hottest regions at 46.2°C, residents in western Rajasthan are facing severe discomfort. Ganganagar has now recorded 46°C for three consecutive days, with warm nights offering no respite—minimum temperatures have hovered 6°C above average.
IMD has maintained an orange alert across the state until mid-week, urging people to avoid direct sun exposure, stay hydrated, and monitor weather updates regularly.
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