Light rainfall in parts of Rajasthan

Light rainfall was witnessed in some areas of Rajasthan, providing some respite from sweltering heat.

Churu recorded 11.2 mm rainfall followed by 7.1 mm each in Pilani and Sriganganagar. In last 24 hours, parts of Swai Madhopur, Jhunjhunu and Tonk recorded 2 cm rainfall, the Met office said.

Bikaner was the hottest with 42 degrees. It was followed by 42 degrees Celsius each in Churu, Jaisalmer and Barmer, 41.2 in Ajmer, 40.2 in Jodhpur, 39.7 in Kota, 39.4 in Pilani, 38.5 in Dabok, 38.1 in Jaipur and 34.3 degrees Celsius in Sriganganagar.

Minimum temperature was recorded between 23.6 to 33.3 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state.

The Met department has forecast squall and rain at isolated places in the state in the next 24 hours.