A fresh spell of heatwave is expected to sweep across the border areas of western Rajasthan from April 14, with its intensity and spread likely to peak on April 15 and 16, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Severe heatwave conditions are likely in parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and the Shekhawati region on April 16, where maximum temperatures in the border districts could soar to between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius.
In Jaisalmer, temperatures are expected to rise by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, reaching up to 44 to 45 degrees Celsius by April 15. The IMD has also predicted that weather across the state will remain dry from Sunday, which may contribute further to the temperature increase.
Meanwhile, isolated thunderstorms and rain are forecast on Saturday in the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, and Kota divisions, while Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions may experience only light, sporadic rainfall. Over the past 24 hours, parts of the state received light rain accompanied by thundershowers. Bahadurpur in Alwar recorded the highest rainfall at 29 mm.
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Updates
While the heatwave is set to grip the western regions, isolated thunderstorms and rain have been forecast on Saturday in the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, and Kota divisions. Light and sporadic rainfall is also possible in Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions. Over the past 24 hours, several parts of the state witnessed light rain and thundershowers. The highest rainfall was recorded in Bahadurpur (Alwar) with 29 mm, followed by:
- Khinvsar (Nagaur) – 20 mm
- Bhopalsagar (Chittorgarh) – 15 mm
- Deeg – 14 mm
- Alwar – 12.4 mm
- Mandawar and Kishangarh Bas (Alwar) – 11 mm each
- Luni (Jodhpur) and Bhadra (Hanumangarh) – 10 mm each
Temperature Highlights
- Kota recorded the highest maximum temperature on Friday at 42.5 degrees Celsius, which is 3.7 degrees Celsius above normal.
- Sangaria (Hanumangarh) logged the lowest minimum temperature at 15.7 degrees Celsius.
On Friday, Kota recorded the highest maximum temperature at 42.5 degrees Celsius, which was 3.7 degrees above normal. In contrast, Sangaria in Hanumangarh reported the lowest minimum temperature at 15.7 degrees Celsius.
