Jaipur, May 6 (PTI) The maximum temperatures soared by 2-3 degrees in most cities of Rajasthan on Wednesday, with MeT department forecasting that temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days.
Phalodi was recorded the hottest with 42.8 degrees Celsius, followed by 42.2 degrees in Jaisalmer, 41.8 degrees in Barmer and 40.3 degrees each in Jodhpur and Pali.
Maximum temperatures were recorded 1 to 3 degrees below normal during the corresponding periods.
Meanwhile, Jawai Dam in Pali recorded 12 mm rainfall, Dabok 9.7 mm, Dungarpur 3.5 mm and Jalore 3 mm.
Thunderstorms and rainfall activity is likely to decrease across the state in the coming days, the regional meteorological centre said.
However, north-eastern parts of the state may experience
partly cloudy conditions and light rainfall at isolated places over the next two to three days, it added.
The weather office said maximum temperatures are likely to increase by 3 to 5 degrees across most regions over the next three to four days.
“Maximum temperature may reach around 45 degrees Celsius in border areas of Jodhpur division on May 9, and a fresh spell of heatwave may begin in western parts on the same day,” it said.
Dusty winds are also likely to blow over the Jodhpur division and adjoining areas from May 7 for the next three to four days, the weather office said.
In the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded at isolated places in the state, with Sumerpur in Pali district receiving the highest rainfall of 26 mm. PTI AG PRK
