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Barmer Sizzles at 41.8°C, Rajasthan Braces for Intensifying Heatwave

Barmer district recorded Rajasthan's highest temperature this season at 41.8 degrees Celsius, with Chittorgarh following at 40 degrees. The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur forecasts clear skies and persistent intense heat across the state for the next 4-5 days. While daytime temperatures soared, many districts, including Dausa, experienced cooler nights with minimums below 20 degrees Celsius. The director indicated that heat intensity is expected to increase further, especially in western Rajasthan.

Key Points: Rajasthan Heatwave: Barmer Hits 41.8°C, Hot Weather to Continue

  • Barmer hits season-high 41.8°C
  • Chittorgarh records 40°C
  • Clear skies & heat to persist 4-5 days
  • Western Rajasthan to see further rise
  • Night temps dip below 20°C in many districts
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Barmer hottest in Rajasthan at 41.8 degrees, Chhittorgarh follows at 40

Barmer records Rajasthan's season-high 41.8°C, Chittorgarh at 40°C. Met forecasts clear skies and rising heat for next 4-5 days across the state.

"clear weather conditions will prevail across the state for the next 4-5 days - Radheshyam Sharma"

Jaipur, April 14

Rajasthan's Barmer district recorded its highest maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees was observed in Dausa in the last 24 hours.

The intensity of summer heat has escalated across Rajasthan. According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, clear skies and intense heat conditions are likely to persist across the state over the next 4-5 days. The highest temperature of the season so far was recorded on Monday.

Barmer bore the brunt of the heat, with the temperature soaring above 41 degrees. This marks the peak temperature recorded in the state in the current summer season. Earlier, in March, Barmer had recorded a high of 40.8 degrees Celsius. However, after a day of intense heat, a slight change in weather patterns was noticed late in the evening across the Bikaner division. Areas including Bikaner, Churu, and Hanumangarh witnessed light cloud cover, accompanied by dusty winds in several locations.

Chittorgarh also recorded its hottest day of the season on Monday, with the maximum temperature touching 40 degrees, higher than that recorded in Jodhpur, Phalodi, Bikaner, and Churu.

Other major cities, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Kota, and Udaipur, also experienced high daytime temperatures due to strong heat since morning.

Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, stated that clear weather conditions will prevail across the state for the next 4-5 days. He added that heat intensity is expected to increase further in parts of western Rajasthan.

In eastern Rajasthan, covering the Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Ajmer divisions, along with the Udaipur division, temperatures are likely to rise by an additional 2-3 degrees.

Jaipur recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees while the minimum temperature was 23 degrees. Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, recorded a temperature of 29.9 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 17.4 degrees.

All districts in Rajasthan recorded maximum temperatures under 40 degrees on Monday, except Barmer and Chhittorgarh. Also, many districts recorded a minimum temperature under 20 degrees and had moderate weather at night. Sri Ganganagar was the coolest in western Rajasthan with a minimum temperature touching 20.2 degrees.

- IANS

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Priya S
And this is just April! Imagine the peak of May and June. The government needs to ensure proper power supply for cooling and announce heatwave advisories well in advance, especially for outdoor workers.
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Rohit P
Mount Abu at 30 degrees is a relief to read about. Planning a trip there soon to escape the Jaipur heat. It's the only place in Rajasthan where you can find some respite.
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Aman W
While the report is detailed, I wish it gave more practical advice for common people. How do farmers in these districts cope? What are the specific health warnings? The focus is just on numbers.
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Nisha Z
The contrast between day and night temperatures is huge! 41 in Barmer but 17 in Dausa at night. No wonder people fall sick. This erratic weather is becoming the new normal. Time to invest in better home insulation maybe?
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David E
Visiting Rajasthan next week. This article is a timely warning to pack light, cotton clothes and lots of sunscreen. Hoping the historical sites have some shade!

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