Heat wave prevails, monsoon evasive in Rajasthan

Heat wave conditions prevailed in eastern and western parts of Rajasthan while light to moderate rains were witnessed in some pockets of the state.
Light to moderate rainfall occurred at isolated places in Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions. The weather remained mainly dry in other parts.
Maximum rainfall of 3 cm was recorded each in Nasirabad, Shreenagar (Ajmer) and Badnaur.
Heat wave conditions prevailed over some places in eastern and isolated pockets in western Rajasthan where Churu recorded the highest temperature at 45.7 degree Celsius.
Night temperatures also remained above 26 degrees, according to MeT department.
Light rains are likely to occur at some places in the state during next 24 hours.