Jaipur, June 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for storms and rain in 25 districts of Rajasthan. Weather experts warn that severe heat and heatwave conditions may return to western Rajasthan starting June 8. Pre-monsoon activities continue across the state, providing temporary relief from the heat.
Between the evening of June 4 and the morning of June 5, several districts, including Banswara, Bundi, and Bhilwara, received up to three inches of rain. Reports indicate hailstorms in parts of Churu, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner. The recent rainfall and strong winds have led to a significant drop in temperatures, with some areas experiencing a decrease of up to 5 degrees Celsius. Cities like Jaipur, Dausa, Karauli, Dungarpur, and Nagaur recorded daytime temperatures below 35 degrees Celsius.
According to the weather department, storms and rain are expected to continue in various parts of the state for the next two days, after which conditions will gradually dry up starting June 8.
While the rain is expected to provide ongoing relief from the heat, residents are advised to exercise caution during storms and high winds. Despite the weather changes, Phalodi recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 42.2 degrees Celsius, while Jodhpur noted the highest minimum temperature at 31.9 degrees Celsius.
The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Vanshthali (Tonk) at 21.8 degrees Celsius. In the last 24 hours, Jaisalmer reached a maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees Celsius. Other significant temperature readings include 41.5 degrees Celsius in Sri Ganganagar, 40.8 degrees Celsius in Barmer, 39.5 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur, and 39.2 degrees Celsius in Bikaner. Areas like Jalore, Churu, and Pali recorded temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius, while Hanumangarh noted 37.5 degrees Celsius, Pilani 37.2 degrees Celsius, and Udaipur 37 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the rainfall on June 4 and 5 caused a notable drop in temperatures across the Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Bikaner divisions.
The highest rainfall of 75 millimeters was recorded in Shahpura (Bhilwara). Other significant rainfall figures include 45 millimeters in Ajmer, and 34 millimeters each in Nainwa (Bundi), Kachola (Bhilwara), and Bayana (Bharatpur). Additionally, 31 millimeters of rain was recorded in Bhainsroda (Chittorgarh) and Vair (Bharatpur).
On Friday afternoon, the weather suddenly changed in parts of the Bikaner division. Dense clouds covered Bikaner, Hanumangarh, and Churu districts, leading to dust storms, strong winds, and rain in several locations. Reports of hail were also received from various areas.
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