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Rajasthan is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures soaring to alarming levels across multiple districts. Sriganganagar has recorded the highest temperature in India at 47.4°C, marking a significant increase from previous days. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for several cities, warning citizens about the extreme weather conditions. Authorities are advising residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.

Key Points: Rajasthan Heat Wave Scorches Sriganganagar at 47.4°C Record

  • Sriganganagar emerges as India's hottest location with 47.4°C
  • Bikaner records second-highest temperature at 46°C
  • Eight Rajasthan cities face severe heat wave conditions
  • Minimal relief expected in next two days
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Mercury touches new high in Rajasthan as scorching heat grips state

Extreme temperatures grip Rajasthan with Sriganganagar hitting 47.4°C, IMD issues heat alerts across multiple districts

"Authorities have advised citizens to avoid stepping out during peak hours and stay hydrated. - IMD Advisory"

Jaipur, June 9

Most parts of Rajasthan continued to reel under a severe heatwave on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heat alerts for several districts.

The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur issued an 'Orange Alert' for severe heat in Sriganganagar and Bikaner for Monday, while a 'Yellow Alert' has been sounded in nine other cities of the state.

In the past 24 hours, Sriganganagar emerged as the hottest place in India, with the mercury soaring to 47.4 degree Celsius, up by 2.8 degree Celsius from Saturday.

The heatwave here began early on Sunday morning and persisted late into the night, with the border areas witnessing the brunt of the extreme weather.

Bikaner, with a maximum temperature of 46 degree Celsius, was the second-hottest place in the country.

More than eight cities in Rajasthan were under the grip of a heatwave on Sunday, and no significant relief is expected for the next two days.

Cities that faced extreme heat include Barmer at 45.9 degree Celsius, Churu at 45.6 degree Celsius, Phalodi at 45.4, Jaisalmer at 45.2, Kota at 45, Pilani and Vanasthali (Tonk) at 44.2, Bhilwara, Alwar, Jodhpur at 43.4 each, Jhunjhunu and Dausa at 43.3 and Jaipur 43.5 degree Celsius, an increase of 1.7 degree Celsius from Saturday.

All these cities reported intense heatwave conditions, severely impacting daily life.

Authorities have advised citizens to avoid stepping out during peak hours and stay hydrated.

While almost all districts of Rajasthan recorded a temperature of above 40 degree Celcius, the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu registered a maximum temperature of 31 degree Celcius and minimum temperature of 28 degree Celcius.

Meanwhile, on Monday, clouds hovered over Tonk and its surrounding areas, offering a brief respite in appearance — but no actual rainfall was recorded.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Rajasthan heatwave article:
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Rajesh K.
This is unbearable! My cousin in Bikaner says even nights feel like a furnace. Authorities should arrange more community cooling centers with proper water facilities. We survived 2010 heatwave, but this seems worse. Stay safe Rajasthan! 🥵
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Priya M.
Why isn't there more focus on long-term solutions? Every year same story - alerts, advisories, then forget till next summer. We need urban planning with more green cover and heat-resistant architecture, especially in border areas which are worst affected.
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Amit S.
My heart goes out to daily wage workers and street vendors who have no option but to work in this heat. Government should make temporary shelters with chilled water available at major market areas. This is a public health emergency!
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Sunita R.
Mount Abu at 31°C sounds like heaven right now! 😅 On serious note, we need to revive traditional cooling methods - my grandmother used to hang wet khus curtains that worked better than ACs. Modern + traditional solutions can help beat the heat.
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Vikram J.
The temperature difference between Sriganganagar (47.4°) and Mount Abu (31°) in same state shows how geography matters. But IMD warnings are coming too late - farmers and outdoor workers need advance alerts to plan their day. System needs improvement.
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Neha T.
Everyone's talking about cities, but villages suffer more with limited electricity and medical facilities. We need mobile health units in rural areas during heatwaves. Also, why no coverage on how animals are coping? They're equally affected.

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