A sudden change in weather conditions was witnessed in many parts of Rajasthan as rain and hailstorms lashed several districts, bringing relief from the intense early summer heat. The rainfall was accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, causing a noticeable drop in temperatures across the state.

According to meteorological officials, the change in weather is mainly due to the impact of an active western disturbance, which has triggered cloud formation, rain and storm activity in many districts. The unexpected weather shift has provided temporary relief to residents who had been facing rising temperatures in recent days.

Thunderstorm alert issued in several districts

The Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm alert for around 10 districts of Rajasthan, warning of gusty winds, lightning and possible hailstorms in the coming hours. Wind speeds during storms may reach 30–40 kilometres per hour, which could affect travel and outdoor activities.

Areas in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur division and parts of the Shekhawati region are expected to experience scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning during this period. Officials have advised residents to remain cautious during storm activity and avoid staying in open areas during lightning.

Weather experts also warned that isolated hailstorms may occur in some places, which could affect crops and cause inconvenience to commuters.

Temperature drops after rainfall

The rainfall and cloud cover have led to a drop in maximum temperatures across several cities, bringing temporary relief from the scorching heat that had been affecting Rajasthan in early March.

Over the past few days, many districts in the state had recorded temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius, indicating an early onset of summer conditions. However, the recent rain and storm activity has brought the mercury down slightly, improving weather conditions for residents.

Meteorologists say that such fluctuations are common during seasonal transitions when western disturbances interact with rising temperatures in northern India.

Impact on daily life and agriculture

The sudden rain and hailstorms affected daily life in several districts. In some areas, strong winds and lightning caused brief disruptions in traffic and outdoor activities.

Farmers in certain regions also expressed concern about hailstorms damaging standing crops, particularly wheat and mustard crops that are currently nearing harvest. Agricultural experts say even short hailstorms can cause significant damage to crop during this stage of growth.

However, in some areas the rainfall is expected to help improve soil moisture and benefit certain crops that require water during this period.

Weather likely to change again in two days

Meteorological experts have indicated that the current weather conditions may remain unstable for the next 24 to 48 hours. After this period, temperatures may start rising again as the weather system weakens.

However, another western disturbance is expected to become active between March 19 and 21, which could once again bring cloud cover, light rain and dust storms to parts of the state.

Due to these changing weather systems, temperatures across Rajasthan are expected to remain relatively moderate in the coming days.

Authorities issue advisory

Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under trees or electric poles during lightning. Motorists have also been asked to drive carefully during strong winds and sudden rainfall.

The weather department continues to monitor the situation and may issue additional alerts depending on the intensity of storm activity in different districts.

Overall, the rain and hailstorms have brought short-term relief from rising temperatures in Rajasthan, but meteorologists warn that fluctuating weather patterns may continue over the next few days.