Rajasthan on Orange Alert as Western Disturbance Triggers Rain, Hail

The weather in Rajasthan has suddenly changed due to a Western Disturbance. On Wednesday, an Orange alert was issued for thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms in 13 districts, with a Yellow alert also declared for 13 districts. Jaipur and nearby areas experienced heavy rain on Wednesday morning, with hail falling in several locations. The rain has lowered temperatures and brought a coolness, offering relief from the increasing heat of recent days. On Tuesday, Nagaur, Sriganganagar, Pali, Hanumangarh, and Churu districts saw light rain, while pea-sized hail fell in Nagaur's Jayal area. The maximum temperature in Sriganganagar dropped by 5.7°C to 24.4°C.

Weather conditions in Jaipur started changing on Tuesday night, with intermittent rain, strong winds, lightning, and thunderstorms continuing until 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Hailstorms were reported in areas like Dadi Ka Phatak and Khirni Phatak. The Meteorological Department forecasts that this system will mainly impact northeastern Rajasthan. Temperatures will slightly decline on February 19, but are expected to rise again as the weather clears after that.

The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange alert today for Jaipur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Dausa, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bundi, Bhilwara, Kota, Chittorgarh, and Ajmer districts, predicting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hailstorms. A Yellow alert covers Rajsamand, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Baran, Jhalawar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Nagaur, Churu, Bikaner, Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh districts, which are expected to receive light to moderate rain and strong winds.

In the past 24 hours, Barmer recorded the highest temperature at 33°C, making it the hottest district. Other districts recorded maximum temperatures as follows: Pali and Chittorgarh with 32.5°C and 32.4°C, Jodhpur at 31.8°C, Jalore at 31.6°C, Churu at 31.4°C, Bikaner and Dausa at 30.9°C, Jhunjhunu at 30.8°C, Kota at 30.5°C, Jaisalmer at 30.5°C, Fatehpur and Karauli both at 30°C, Ajmer at 29.5°C, Alwar at 29.5°C, Jaipur at 29.1°C, Sikar at 29°C, and Baran at 29°C. Sriganganagar was the coldest district.