Rain brings respite from sweltering heat in Rajasthan

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : May 29 2017 | 1:50 PM IST
The maximum temperatures dropped by at least five to seven degrees across Rajasthan due to light to moderate rain and squall.
The state had been reeling under a heat wave for about a week, with the mercury crossing the 48 degree-mak in Sriganganagar on Saturday.
The maximum temperature had soared to 46-47 degrees Celsius in Churu and Jaisalmer over the weekend.
Till 8.30 am, Alwar gauged 16mm of precipitation, Pilani 13.1mm, Jaipur 10.5mm, Sikar 8mm and Churu 5mm. Traces of rainfall were recorded in Kota and Bundi districts.

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First Published: May 29 2017 | 1:50 PM IST

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