Rain, hailstorm lash Rajasthan

Rain and hailstorm lashed parts of Rajasthan leading to a drop in temperature with Pilani recording a maximum rainfall of 28 mm.
A temporary western disturbance arising from Bay of Bengal hit the north-eastern districts of Ganganagar, Churu, Hanumangarh, Churu and Jaipur this afternoon, a Meteorological department report said.
Hailstorm were also occurred in parts of Hanumangarh district late in the evening while moderate rain occurred in Alwar districts.
A high intensity squall swept across Jaipur district late in the evening with minor drizzling.
Meanwhile, Phaldoi recorded the maximum temperature of 40 degree C followed by Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu in the range of 39 to 39.7 degree C.