Jaipur, March 9: The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Rajasthan on Monday and Tuesday, as temperatures in various regions have reached record levels. For the first time this season, the mercury has crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark.
In the last 24 hours, Pilani in Jhunjhunu district recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, while Barmer reached 40 degrees Celsius. Several areas in Barmer and Balotra experienced heatwave conditions on Sunday, with strong sunlight in the morning followed by light to moderate hot winds throughout the day.
Other cities also reported high temperatures, including Bikaner at 39.4 degrees Celsius, Churu at 39.1 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 39.2 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur at 38.8 degrees Celsius, and Phalodi at 38.2 degrees Celsius. Mild heatwave conditions were observed in these areas as well.
On Sunday, extreme heat was felt in several parts of the state, with over 15 cities, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, and Kota, recording maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or above.
According to the weather center of the India Meteorological Department in Jaipur, there is currently no relief from the heat in sight, with an expected increase of 2-3 degrees Celsius in temperatures across the state next week.
The department has issued a yellow alert for Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Balotra, anticipating heatwave conditions on Monday and Tuesday.
Temperatures in Jaipur have been rising consistently over the past week, with the maximum temperature recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius on March 1, climbing to 37.1 degrees Celsius by Sunday. Residents have begun to feel the impact of the rising heat, with many avoiding going outside during the afternoon due to the intense sunlight.
After sunset, temperatures drop rapidly, providing some relief during the night. On Sunday, several cities recorded maximum temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius, including Pali at 37.5 degrees Celsius, Jhunjhunu at 37.4 degrees Celsius, Karauli at 36.6 degrees Celsius, Fatehpur at 38.5 degrees Celsius, Jalore at 37.3 degrees Celsius, Dungarpur at 37.3 degrees Celsius, Sri Ganganagar at 37.4 degrees Celsius, Udaipur at 36.3 degrees Celsius, Kota at 36.7 degrees Celsius, Sikar at 36 degrees Celsius, Bhilwara at 36 degrees Celsius, Alwar at 36.2 degrees Celsius, and Ajmer at 37 degrees Celsius.