Jaipur, April 7
Rajasthan is experiencing an intense heatwave, with Barmer and Jaisalmer emerging as the hottest regions.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a severe heat spell has begun and is likely to continue for the next two to three days, with no immediate relief in sight.
Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state on Sunday at 45.6 degrees Celsius, which is 6.8 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.
This marks the highest temperature recorded in the first week of April in Barmer since 1998, when the mercury had touched 45.2 degrees Celsius on April 3.
"Rajasthan recorded the highest-ever maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius (+6.8 degree Celsius above normal) in the first week of April on Sunday at Barmer. Before this, 45.2 degrees Celsius was recorded on April 3, 1998 at Barmer in the first week of the month,” said R.S. Sharma, IMD Jaipur Director.
“The heat was not just intense during the day; night-time temperatures also remained unusually high. The minimum temperature in Barmer was recorded at 28.8 degrees Celsius which is 6.4 degrees Celsius above average, making it the hottest night in the state,” he said.
Jaisalmer was close behind, with a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius and several other cities also experienced scorching heat.