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Jaipur, May 20 (PTI) While most parts of Rajasthan are experiencing severe heat, Udaipur and Ajmer divisions witnessed rain at some places, the Meteorological Department said Tuesday. The period of severe heat is expected to continue in the Bikaner, Jodhpur divisions and the Shekhawati region. In the 24 hours up to Tuesday morning, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at some places in Udaipur and Ajmer divisions while the weather remained dry in the remaining areas, the weather office said, adding that the highest rainfall of 41 mm was recorded in Sahada. A spell of heatwave recorded at some places in the Bikaner division. The highest maximum temperature was recorded at 46.4 degrees Celsius in Pilani, which is 5.0 degrees more than normal. The heatwave is likely to continue in parts of the Bikaner, Jodhpur divisions and the Shekhawati region for the next three to four days. On the other hand, in the border areas of the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions, strong, dusty winds are likely to blow at a speed of 30-40 kmph for the next two to three days. Some places in the Bikaner division are likely to witness thunderstorms on May 20-21, the forecast said. Thunderstorms and light rains are expected at some places in parts of Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur divisions on May 19-25. PTI AG MPL MPL
Jaipur, April 6: The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Rajasthan in view of an approaching and active Western Disturbance. A fresh spell of strong winds, rainfall, and isolated hailstorms is expected to impact the state between Monday and Wednesday. On Monday, with the activation of the weather system during the afternoon, parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati region, are likely to experience strong winds (40-50 km/h), light to moderate rainfall, and isolated hailstorm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 8 (ANI): Several districts of Rajasthan witnessed an intense heatwave on Sunday, with the highest temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius recorded in Sri Ganganagar. According to the India Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, the temperatures recorded across different districts were 47.4°C in Sri Ganganagar, 46°C in Bikaner, 45.9°C in Barmer, 45.6°C in Churu, 45.4°C in Phalodi, 45.2°C in Jaisalmer, and 45°C in Kota. Also Read | Anjali Varmora Suicide Case: Young Model Ends Life in Gujarat's Surat, Mental Stress Suspected. A June 8 yellow alert, for heatwave and dust ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jun 7 (PTI) Heatwave has intensified its grip over Rajasthan as the maximum temperature in several places was recorded above the 40-degree mark on Saturday, the Jaipur Meteorological Centre said. Jaisalmer was the hottest place in the state on Saturday, recording a high of 45.3 degrees Celsius. The weather department has predicted that the heatwave will intensify further in the state. Bikaner recorded a high of 45.2 degrees, while it was 44.6 degrees in Barmer and Ganganagar each, 44.2 degrees in Phalodi, 44 degrees in Kota, 43.6 degrees in Churu, 43.3 degrees in Chittorgarh, 42.5 d ...Read More >
Jaipur: Continuous heavy rainfall across Rajasthan has triggered flooding, claimed multiple lives, and caused severe disruptions in several districts. In Dholpur, rising water levels in the Parvati River forced authorities to open six gates of the Parvati Dam Friday, releasing 9,844 cusecs of water. Several areas in the district were cut off due to waterlogging and a rise in the Chambal River.The situation worsened in other parts of the state, including Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Churu, Bikaner, and Sikar. In Hanumangarh's Udasar village, a four-year-old girl died when t ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 7 (ANI): Rajasthan is likely to experience a severe heatwave in the next few days, with temperatures predicted to rise significantly, an IMD official said on Saturday. As per the IMD official, a new round of heat waves will begin in the western parts of Rajasthan. 'During the next week, the weather will remain dry in most parts of the state, while the temperature will increase by two to four degrees Celsius in most places. Especially in the border divisions, some parts of the Bikaner division will record maximum temperatures between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Rajasthan is likely to witness a fresh spell of rain, hailstorm and strong winds from Monday due to the influence of a new western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather office has advised farmers to cover food grains and other crops lying in the open to prevent possible damage due to rain and hail. According to the department, a strong western disturbance will become active over parts of the state on April 6, affecting Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Jaipur divisions, as well as the Shekhawati region. Under its impact, several areas are likely to ...Read More >
The golden sands of the Thar Desert underwent a startling transformation on Friday, April 3, 2026, as a massive hailstorm turned parts of Rajasthan into a landscape resembling the snow-capped valleys of Kashmir. Residents in the Arjunsar and Rajiyasar areas of Bikaner district witnessed a rare atmospheric event that saw temperatures plummet and roads disappear under a thick layer of ice. While the visuals shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan looked like a winter wonderland, this was actually th ...Read More >