Heat wave to revive in state from May 15

Jaipur: Majority of the places in Rajasthan saw rise in temperatures, with many experiencing maximum temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius and above.

The Met office said that the ongoing spell of rainfall and dust storms is likely to end by May 14. From May 15, several parts of the state are expected to witness heat wave conditions. Bikaner remained the hottest in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 42.3 degrees, according to Met reports.

The Met office attributed the climatic conditions to active western disturbances and mentioned that a partially cloudy sky is likely in the coming days. However, there will be a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across the state. In Nagaur, many places experienced mild showers and hailstorms. Locations, including Deedwana, Nagaur, and Merta City witnessed mild showers and hailstorms.

People in Jaipur woke up to a comparatively warmer morning, with a maximum temperature of 27.2 degrees Celsius recorded. Although cloudy conditions prevailed in and around the area, no rainfall was reported. In the afternoon, a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was recorded. The Met office noted a rise of almost two degrees Celsius in temperatures in Jaipur.

Earlier on Wednesday, a maximum temperature of 36 degrees was recorded, and the weather remained pleasant in and around Jaipur.

Bikaner was followed by Churu and Jaisalmer, where a maximum temperature of 42 degrees was recorded. Barmer recorded 41.9, Pilani 40.9, Sriganganagar 40.8, Lunkaransar 40.5, Jodhpur 40.4, Alwar 39.2, Nagaur 39.5, Fatehpur 39.4, Jalore 39.2, Dausa 39.1 and Ajmer 38.6.

In its forecast, the Met office stated that a heavy dust storm is likely at many places in the eastern and western parts of the state in the next couple of days. Additionally, mild to moderate showers are likely at some places in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions of the state during the next couple of days.