Rajasthan scorches under severe heat; Sri Ganganagar hits 47.1 degrees Celsius
Sri Ganganagar, May 28
Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in Rajasthan on Thursday at 47.1 degrees Celsius, as most districts in the state continued to experience severe heat conditions.
Temperatures in several parts of the state remained at 45 degrees Celsius and above, indicating persistent intense heat across the region.
In addition to Sri Ganganagar, temperatures crossed 46 degrees Celsius in Kota, Phalodi, Alwar and Jaisalmer.
Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by a western disturbance provided much-needed relief to people in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), which was in the grip of a scorching heatwave for the past many days.
The India Meteorological Department earlier today issued an 'orange' alert for Delhi, predicting "moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and isolated hailstorms" likely at many places across the city. It later upgraded the warning to 'Red'.
"Intense thunderstorm activity over several parts of South Haryana, adjoining Delhi and the entire NCR is likely to be affected due to strong winds reaching upto 80 kmph accompanied by hail and duststorm," the Met Department said.
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) this evening announced that due to the inclement weather conditions and expected thunderstorms, some flights could be impacted at Delhi Airport.
"Due to inclement weather conditions and expected thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights might be impacted at Delhi Airport... Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Passengers can consider alternative modes of transport, including the Delhi Metro, to get to the Airport to avoid potential delays," DIAL posted on its social media account X.
The rain brought with it a plunge in mercury, offering residents a respite from blistering summer conditions.
Daytime temperatures hovered between 44 degrees C and 46 degrees C in the national capital.
Maximum temperatures are projected to experience a massive 8 degrees C to 10 degrees C by May 29.
The IMD has advised residents to remain cautious, avoid standing under fragile structures or trees during peak squall windows, and prepare for consecutive spells of rain moving into Friday morning.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is alarming. While Delhi gets rain respite, Rajasthan is literally burning at 47°C+. The government needs to ensure proper cooling centers and water availability in these districts. But also, we all need to think about climate change - this is getting worse every year.
Wow, that's extreme! Coming from Canada, I can't imagine 47°C. Hope everyone in Rajasthan stays safe and hydrated. At least Delhi got some relief from the thunderstorms. Mother Nature is really showing her power this summer.
I'm from Sri Ganganagar and trust me, it's brutal. ACs are struggling, power cuts are happening, and outdoor work is impossible after 10 AM. But this also shows how unprepared our infrastructure is for such extremes. And Delhi gets thunderstorms? Humara number kab aayega? 😩
One thing I noticed: the article talks about Delhi getting rain but says nothing about relief measures for Rajasthan. Our state governments need to coordinate better. Also, passengers at Delhi airport affected - imagine the chaos. Hope everyone stays safe!
As someone who visited Rajasthan last summer, I remember the heat was already intense at 40°C. 47°C sounds dangerous. Kudos to the people who still manage to work and live there. And interesting how nature balances - one region scorches, another gets storms. Stay safe everyone! ☀️💧
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