Rajasthan Weather Update: Monsoon is near, heavy rain warning in southern region, thunderstorm alert in many places

The weather in Rajasthan appears to be changing again today. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and lightning in 26 cities across the state. Additionally, a warning for heavy rain has been issued for the southern region. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Center, a new western disturbance is becoming active near Rajasthan. As a result, strong thunderstorms are expected to impact Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur divisions. With the weather change, temperatures are also dropping. The Meteorological Department indicates that within the next 24 hours, the maximum temperature in the state may decrease by 3 to 4 degrees. This change will also provide relief from the ongoing heatwaves in the state.  

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning today for heavy rainfall in Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sirohi, and Udaipur. Light rain was also recorded in many cities across the state on Saturday. This shift in weather is expected to continue until June 20. After that, rainfall activities will increase throughout the state.  

The maximum temperatures recorded in the state over the last 24 hours were as follows: The highest temperature reached 46.5 degrees Celsius in Ganganagar and Churu. Meanwhile, the temperatures were 44.4 degrees in Lunkaransar, 44.3 in Dausa, 46 in Bikaner, 42.8 in Chittorgarh, 43.2 in Kota, 43.8 in Sikar, 43.6 in Pilani, and 42.3 degrees Celsius in Jaipur.