Raj reels under heatwave, Barmer hottest at 46.4°C

Jaipur: Scorching heat conditions continued for the third straight day Tuesday with no relief in sight. Barmer remained the hottest in the state where a maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius was recorded.
The severe heatwave conditions have also intensified the drinking water shortage in many districts. The Met office, however, said that from April 11, there is a possibility of some respite with the active northerly winds. From April 11, some places in western Rajasthan are likely to get thundershowers and dust storms.
Attributing the continued rise in the mercury to the anti-cyclonic circulation, the Met office said that the same climatic conditions are likely to prevail for some more days. People in Jaipur witnessed the warmest morning of the season so far when a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius was recorded. It was followed by the hottest afternoon in Jaipur so far, with a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, almost 5.7 degrees above the normal notch.
In Jaipur, people in Shastri Nagar, Mansarover, Ghat Gate, and some other parts of the Walled City are complaining of a water crisis as the pressure of water during supply time is less. Likewise, the continued rise in the mercury has started a drinking water crisis in several villages in Dausa, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Barmer, Jaisalmer, and some parts of Jodhpur districts as well.
Met office said temperatures are likely to rise further across the state on Wednesday. The Met office has already issued a red alert for the districts including Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Bikaner, and Churu, where severe heatwave conditions are likely. Similarly, for other districts in the state, a yellow alert is issued, which means these districts are likely to see heatwave conditions.
"Some places in western Rajasthan are likely to witness mild showers and dust storms during April 10 and April 11," said a Met officer.