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Jaipur: Rajasthan is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with Barmer and Jaisalmer reported as the hottest areas in the state.
The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has confirmed that this severe heat spell is expected to persist for the next two to three days, with no sign of immediate relief.
On Sunday, Barmer recorded the highest temperature in the state at 45.6 degrees Celsius, which is 6.8 degrees above the seasonal average. This marks the highest temperature noted in the first week of April in Barmer since 1998 when it hit 45.2 degrees Celsius on April 3.
“Rajasthan experienced its highest maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius (+6.8 degrees Celsius above normal) in Barmer during the first week of April. Previously, 45.2 degrees Celsius was observed on April 3, 1998, in Barmer,” stated R.S. Sharma, Director of IMD Jaipur.
The intense heat affected both daytime and nighttime temperatures, with Barmer recording a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius—6.4 degrees Celsius above average—making it the hottest night in the state. Jaisalmer followed closely with a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, and several other cities also experienced extreme heat.
In total, 21 cities in Rajasthan registered temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher. Notable temperatures included 40.7 degrees in Jaipur, 40.8 in Ajmer, 41.6 in Bhilwara and Vanasthali (Tonk), 41 in Pilani, 42.4 in Kota, 40.9 in Udaipur, 43.2 in Chittorgarh, 43 in Jodhpur, 43.3 in Bikaner, 42.4 in Churu, 41.7 in Sriganganagar, 42 in Jalore, 41.2 in Pali, 40 in Sirohi and Baran, 40.3 in Fatehpur, and 41.1 in Dungarpur.
Due to the extreme heat, public activity decreased significantly across many cities, particularly during peak afternoon hours.
As of 8:30 am on Monday, the average relative humidity in most parts of Rajasthan ranged from 20 percent to 45 percent, resulting in dry and uncomfortable conditions.
The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for 14 districts for Monday and warned of heatwave conditions in the divisions of Kota, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bikaner from April 7 to April 9. After this period, a new westerly disturbance expected between April 11 and 13 may lower temperatures and bring sporadic rain to parts of the state.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Healthcare experts recommend staying hydrated, limiting sun exposure, and following heat safety protocols, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.
