Mercury soars across Rajasthan; Sriganganagar sizzles at 46.5 deg C

Rajasthan experienced severe heat on Wednesday, with Sriganganagar reaching 46.5 degrees Celsius, and most regions expected to remain hot over the next week.

Sriganganagar was recorded as the hottest place in Rajasthan on Wednesday with the mercury soaring to 46.5 degrees Celsius, officials said.

Most parts of the state continued to reel under intense heat, the meteorological department said.

Pilani recorded 45.3 degrees Celsius, Phalodi and Bikaner 44.8 degrees, Churu 44.5 degrees, Alwar and Kota 44.2 degrees, Jaisalmer 43.6 degrees, Barmer 43.4 degrees, and Jaipur 42.5 degrees Celsius during the day.

According to the meteorological department, most regions of Rajasthan are likely to experience dry weather conditions over the next week and maximum temperatures are likely to range between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius.

''Heatwave and warm night conditions are likely at isolated locations in western, northern and eastern Rajasthan during the coming days,'' an official said.

Winds with speeds of 20-30 kmph are also expected in parts of western, northern, and eastern Rajasthan over the next two to three days, the official added.