Light rain brings down temprature in Rajasthan

Maximum temperature plummeted by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius at various places in Rajasthan after light rain occurred in eastern pockets of the state yesterday night, a MeT official said.

Weather turned pleasant today evening in Jaipur where 4.2 mm rainfall was recorded. Traces were recorded in Churu as well, the official said.

Sri Ganganagar was recorded the hottest with 47 degrees Celsius followed by 46.5 degrees Celsius in Bikaner, 46.2 degrees Celsius in Jaisalmer, 44 degrees Celsius in Churu, 43.9 degrees Celsius in Barmer and 43.4 degrees Celsius in Kota.

Minimum temperature remained in between 28 and 33.7 degree Celsius in most of the cities of the state, he said.

The MeT department has predicted heat wave conditions in pockets of west Rajasthan and dust storm with light rain at isolated places in the state in next 24 hours.