Rajasthan's weather conditions have seen a sudden shift due to excessively high temperatures and heat waves. According to the Jaipur office of the India Meteorological Department, light showers could be expected in some districts on Friday. This is attributed to the western disturbance.

A dense cloud cover has been observed in several parts, especially in Jaipur, from Thursday night, which has marginally reduced the temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Alwar.

In the state, the intense heat was maintained even on Thursday. In more than 18 cities, maximum temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius. While Bikaner, Churu, Sriganganagar, and Phalodi experienced a temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, Barmer and Jaisalmer were the warmest with an approximate temperature of 43 degrees Celsius.

According to the Meteorological Department, the effects of a western disturbance began to be felt in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions of western Rajasthan on the afternoon of April 16th, increasing cloud movement and reducing the intensity of the sun.

However, the threat of a heatwave remains in the desert areas of western Rajasthan. Persistent hot winds are disrupting life, but with the activation of a new system, partial relief from temperatures is expected in the coming days.

The maximum and minimum temperatures in the state over the past 24 hours were as follows: Ajmer recorded a maximum of 39.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22.3 degrees Celsius, while Alwar recorded a high of 40.4 degrees Celsius. The capital city of Jaipur recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.4 degrees Celsius.

In the Shekhawati region, Sikar recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, Jhunjhunu 39.9 degrees Celsius, and Pilani (Jhunjhunu) 41.6 degrees Celsius. Kota recorded a maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius, while Udaipur recorded a temperature of 39.1 degrees Celsius. Western Rajasthan experienced the highest temperatures, with Barmer recording a maximum temperature of 42.9 degrees Celsius and Jaisalmer 42.8 degrees Celsius. Jodhpur recorded a high of 41.7 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 42 degrees Celsius, and Churu 42.4 degrees Celsius.

In northern Rajasthan, Sriganganagar recorded a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius. Nagaur recorded a high of 39.5 degrees Celsius, Jalore 39.3 degrees Celsius, Sirohi 38.2 degrees Celsius, and Dausa 40.5 degrees Celsius. In other districts, Karauli recorded a maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees, Pratapgarh 38.9 degrees and Pali 40.8 degrees.