Climate in Rajasthan currently has both the faces. While some areas are enjoying thunderstorms and pre-monsoon showers, some districts in western Rajasthan are experiencing extremely hot days and heat waves. As per the meteorological department, an alert about thunderstorms and rainfall has been issued for seven districts, while a warning about heat waves was issued for five districts.

On Monday, clear sunshine along with humidity levels affected most regions of the state. Although pre-monsoon showers took place, temperatures continued to rise. Sriganganagar witnessed 45.6 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature in Rajasthan as well as in India. Four more cities namely, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer, and Churu experienced 44 to 46 degrees Celsius heat.

However, a different side of the weather was seen in Alwar, where heavy rain in the evening brought relief from the heat. Some other eastern districts also witnessed cloud movement and light rain.

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions of western Rajasthan will remain mainly dry for the next two to three days, and temperatures may rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. Heat waves are likely in many places during this period.

On the other hand, there is news of relief: a new western disturbance is going to become active from June 11th. Due to this, thunderstorms, rain, and cloud cover may increase once again in many parts of the state. Weather experts believe that this system will further strengthen pre-monsoon activities and may cause a drop in temperatures in some areas.

The capital, Jaipur, recorded a maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius on Monday, while Kota, Udaipur, and Sikar also reached around 40 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department says this mixed spell of heat and rain in Rajasthan is likely to continue for the next few days.