Chittorgarh hottest place in Rajasthan with 44.2 deg C

Rajasthan experienced scorching heat on Friday, with Chittorgarh recording the highest temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, followed by several other areas.

Chittorgarh was the hottest place in Rajasthan on Friday, recording a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, according to the weather office.

Phalodi, Bikaner and Churu also recorded crossed the 44 degrees-mark, while Pilani and Barmer recorded 43.5 degrees and Sriganganagar registered 43.4 degrees during the day, the meteorological department said.

Kota recorded a high of 43.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Alwar at 43.2 degrees Celsius and Jaisalmer at 42.6 degrees Celsius.

Bhilwara recorded a maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees Celsius, while the state capital Jaipur registered 41.5 degrees Celsius.

The Met office said most parts of the state are likely to witness mainly dry weather over the next one week.

However, due to the impact of a fresh western disturbance, thunderstorm activity, light rainfall and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely in northwestern and northern parts of the state on Saturday.

Temperatures may dip by 1-2 degrees Celsius in some areas over the next 48 hours due to strong dust-laden winds blowing at speeds of 20-30 kmph.

From May 24 onwards, temperatures are likely to rise again by 2-3 degrees Celsius and heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are expected at isolated places in the state.