Barmer hottest at 44.6 deg C in simmering Rajasthan

There was no respite from the scorching heat in Rajasthan, where Barmer emerged the hottest place today, recording a maximum temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius.

Jaislamer, Kota, Jodhpur and Sriganganagar registered a maximum temperatures of 43.6, 43, 42.9 and 42.5 degrees Celsius, respectively, the meteorological (Met) department here said.

The day temperature at Jaipur, Bikaner and Bhilwara was recorded at 42.2, 42 and 41 degrees Celsius, respectively, it said.

The department has predicted dust storm or thunder storm at isolated places in the desert state during tomorrow.