Rajasthan: Intense heatwave conditions continued across Rajasthan on Monday, with temperatures touching or exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in at least 12 cities. Kota emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, ahead of Barmer and Jaisalmer. Night Temperatures Remain Unusually High Cities like Jaipur and Phalodi are also witnessing persistent.