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Rajasthan experienced a dramatic weather transformation on Saturday with unexpected storms and hail sweeping across multiple districts. The Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, and Bharatpur, warning residents about potential lightning and rainfall. In Jaipur, temperatures plummeted by 10 degrees Celsius in just two hours, providing significant relief from the intense heat. The sudden weather shift brought dust storms, light rain, and thunder to various regions, signaling a potential change in the seasonal weather pattern.

Key Points: Rajasthan Storms Bring Sudden 10°C Temperature Drop in Jaipur

  • Sudden weather change brings relief from intense heat across Rajasthan
  • Orange alert issued for Jaipur and surrounding districts
  • Temperature drops from 35°C to 25.7°C in two hours
  • Storms and hail impact multiple regions including Kota and Ajmer
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Storm, hail lash parts of Rajasthan; mercury slides 10 degrees C in Jaipur

Intense storms and hail sweep across Rajasthan, causing dramatic temperature plunge and Met Department orange alert for multiple districts

"A dust storm swept through the city, followed by light rain and thunder - Meteorological Department Official"

Jaipur, May 3

The weather took a sudden turn across Rajasthan as storms and hail lashed parts of Rajasthan while the mercury slid by 10 degrees Celsius in Jaipur on Saturday.

The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for 12 districts on May 4. An official of the department said that this sudden change in weather brought much-needed relief from the heat in many parts of the state. He added that cities like Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, and Ajmer experienced storms in the afternoon, followed by cloud cover and light drizzle in some areas. The official said that the temperature in the city was around 35°C by 2:30 PM. However, by 4:30 PM, it had dropped to 25.7°C - a decrease of over 9 degrees in just two hours.

He said that a dust storm swept through the city, followed by light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several areas. The Met Department on Saturday evening issued an orange alert in Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Bharatpur, and nearby places and asked people to stay alert in case of lightning and rains.

On May 2, early morning storms and overcast skies were observed in eastern Rajasthan districts such as Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, and Jhunjhunu. Meanwhile, the winds continued throughout the day in the northern districts, helping to moderate the heat.

The official said that Pilani recorded the lowest maximum temperature in the state on May 2 at just 31.5°C. Hanumangarh also saw relatively mild weather, with a maximum temperature of 31.9°C. Other notable temperatures included Jhunjhunu: 33.9°C, Dholpur: 34.9°C, Ganganagar: 34.8°C, Alwar: 32.5°C, Ajmer: 36.9°C, Sikar: 37.5°C, Churu: 36.2°C, Karauli: 35.4°C, Dausa: 35.4°C and Jaipur: 35.5°C.

The official said that with more rainfall expected, residents are advised to stay alert and follow updates from the Meteorological Department.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Finally some relief from the scorching heat! 😊 The sudden temperature drop in Jaipur was unbelievable - from sweating buckets to needing a light shawl in just hours. Hope this weather continues for a few more days. Monsoon can't come soon enough!
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Rahul S.
While the cool weather is welcome, the Met department needs to improve its forecasting accuracy. Many people got caught unprepared in the sudden storm. Better early warnings could prevent damage to crops and property in rural areas.
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Meena P.
My relatives in Kota said the hailstorm damaged their mango crop 😔 This weather change is a double-edged sword for farmers. The government should announce compensation quickly for affected agricultural areas.
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Amit D.
Nature's AC working overtime in Rajasthan! 😄 From 35°C to 25°C in two hours - that's faster than my desert cooler. But seriously, hope the power infrastructure holds up with these sudden weather changes.
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Sunita R.
The dust storm in Jaipur was terrifying! Visibility dropped to almost zero for about 15 minutes. Everyone should keep emergency lights and first aid ready during this unpredictable weather. Safety first!
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Vikram J.
Interesting how different districts are experiencing varied weather patterns. While some areas get storms, others like Pilani are relatively calm. Rajasthan's geography never fails to amaze me. Stay safe everyone!

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