IMD issues heatwave alerts for Rajasthan districts

IANS April 9, 2025 119 views

Rajasthan is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 46.4°C across multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts for 20 districts, signaling potentially dangerous heat conditions. A western disturbance is expected to bring some relief with possible thunderstorms and a 2-3 degree temperature drop in the next two days. Residents are advised to take precautions, stay hydrated, and follow official weather updates to stay safe during this extreme weather event.

"Stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during peak hours" - IMD Advisory
Jaipur, April 9: As temperatures rise abnormally in several parts of Rajasthan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in 20 districts on Wednesday.

Key Points

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Heatwave affects 20 Rajasthan districts with temperatures reaching 46.4°C

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Western disturbance may bring temporary temperature drop

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13 cities reported extreme heat conditions on Tuesday

The yellow alert has been sounded in districts -- Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Sikar, Alwar, Jaipur, Pali, Dausa, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Baran, Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar -- while an orange alert has been issued in Sri Ganganagar and Jhunjhunu.

According to the Meteorological Centre, a new western disturbance is expected to impact the state starting April 10. This system will likely bring thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds of 30-40 km/h, accompanied by light rainfall in several districts.

As a result, a drop of 2-3 degrees in temperature is expected, offering temporary relief from the scorching heat. A yellow alert for thunderstorm activity has been issued for affected districts for the next two days.

On Tuesday, 13 cities reported heatwave conditions. The IMD issued a red alert for Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Barmer, and Jaisalmer on Tuesday, while Orange alerts were in effect in Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner. Both day and night temperatures are abnormally high. Barmer recorded the highest temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius, followed by 45 degrees in Jaisalmer.

Barmer also experienced the hottest night, with a minimum temperature of 31.5 degrees, nearing typical daytime temperatures in hill regions. Currently, several regions in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Kota, and Churu, are experiencing extreme heat, with maximum temperatures ranging between 44 and 46 degrees. In most other areas of the state, temperatures are hovering between 42 and 44 degrees, which is 3 to 8 degrees above the seasonal average. The highest temperature was recorded in Barmer at 46.4 degrees Celsius, underscoring the severity of the ongoing heatwave.

The intense heatwave and warm nights are expected to persist for the next 48 hours. However, some relief may be on the horizon because of the new western disturbance, which is expected to affect parts of Rajasthan in the next two days.

With the ongoing heatwave, people have been advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and stay informed through official weather updates.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Stay safe everyone! This heat is no joke. 😓 My cousin in Barmer said they're struggling even at night. Hope the predicted rainfall brings some relief soon.
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Rahul S.
I appreciate IMD's timely alerts, but I wish the government would implement more long-term solutions like urban cooling projects. These heatwaves are becoming annual events now.
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Anjali M.
Just got back from Jaipur yesterday - it was unbearable! The locals told me this is the worst April heat they remember. Stay hydrated and use ORS if needed!
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Vikram P.
Interesting how the western disturbance might bring temporary relief. Nature's way of balancing things out I guess. Hope the rainfall is substantial enough to make a difference.
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Sunita R.
My heart goes out to all the farmers and outdoor workers during this extreme weather. They don't have the luxury of staying indoors. 🙏
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Karan J.
The article mentions 46.4°C in Barmer - that's just 1.6°C away from India's highest ever recorded temp! Scary to think how close we're getting to breaking records every year now.

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