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Yellow Heatwave Alert Issued for Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra as Heat Intensifies in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Weather: The heat wave has intensified in Rajasthan, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. Pilani was the hottest at 40.2 degrees Celsius. Heatwaves hit Barmer and Balotra.
The heat wave in Rajasthan is intensifying, with maximum temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius for the first time this season. On Sunday, the Barmer and Balotra regions were gripped by a heatwave. More than 15 cities, including Jaipur, Ajmer, and Kota, recorded maximum daytime temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or more.
According to the Meteorological Center, Jaipur, there is no immediate relief from the heat in the state. The department has issued a yellow heatwave alert for Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Balotra for Monday and Tuesday. The Meteorological Department estimates that temperatures may rise by another 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next week.
Pilani and Barmer in Jhunjhunu district were the hottest areas during the past 24 hours. On Sunday, Pilani recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, while Barmer reached 40 degrees Celsius. Barmer, Balotra, and the surrounding areas experienced bright sunshine from the morning, followed by a mild to moderate heat wave throughout the day, causing severe heat. Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, Churu 39.1 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer 39.2 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur 38.8 degrees Celsius, and Phalodi 38.2 degrees Celsius. These areas also experienced the effects of the heat throughout the day.
