Jaipur, May 21: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for a severe heatwave across several districts in Rajasthan over the next four days.
In the last 24 hours, Sri Ganganagar has emerged as the hottest city in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius. Pilani in Jhunjhunu followed closely with a temperature of 45.3 degrees Celsius.
Other areas such as Phalodi and Bikaner reported temperatures of 44.8 degrees Celsius, while Churu recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius. Kota and Alwar saw temperatures of 44.2 degrees Celsius, and Chittorgarh reached 44 degrees Celsius.
Most cities in the Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions are currently experiencing extreme heat.
Given the situation, the Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for over half of Rajasthan, indicating that no significant relief from these extreme temperatures is expected soon.
In response to the rising heat, various measures are being implemented in several cities. In Jaipur, continuous water spraying is being conducted near the Zorawar Singh Gate on Amer Road to lower the ground temperature.
In Kota, shelters for animals are spraying water in the mornings and evenings to protect them from the intense heat.
Additionally, Sirohi recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, while Pratapgarh reached 39.6 degrees Celsius, making them among the few districts where temperatures remained below 40 degrees on Tuesday.
Notably, Sirohi also recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 21.8 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours.
On Wednesday, Jaipur experienced a slight drop in temperature, but residents still faced extreme heat throughout the day. The maximum temperature recorded was 42.5 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 31.1 degrees Celsius.
Alwar has been under the grip of temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days. The municipal corporation has sprayed water on the roads and set up tents in several locations to provide shade for pedestrians and travelers.
Ajmer has also been experiencing intense heat and humidity since morning, with maximum temperatures reaching 40.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
Traffic on the roads was significantly reduced during the afternoon as people sought to escape the oppressive heat. The Shekhawati region, including the Sikar district, has been under a heatwave for the past six days, with Sikar recording a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
The hot winds and rising temperatures have disrupted daily life in most parts of the state, leaving the streets deserted during the afternoon hours.
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