Relief on the Horizon: Rajasthan's Heatwave Predicament

Rajasthan faces severe heatwave conditions with Barmer recording the highest temperature at 46.4°C. A weather disturbance may bring relief with thunderstorms and rain, causing a temporary temperature drop. However, severe heat is expected to return from April 14-15 in southwestern regions.

Rajasthan is currently grappling with severe heatwave conditions, as Barmer reported the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 46.4 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has forecasted that these intense heat conditions are likely to persist for the next 24 hours. However, an incoming western disturbance may provide temporary relief, bringing thunderstorms with winds reaching 40-50 km/h and light rain to parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Jodhpur on April 10-11.

The impact of these storm rains could potentially lower temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees, offering a brief respite from the severe heat. Nonetheless, temperatures are predicted to rise again from April 14-15, ushering in another bout of extreme heat, particularly in southwestern areas of Rajasthan.

(With inputs from agencies.)