Jaipur, June 10, 2025
Severe heat wave conditions gripped Rajasthan for the fifth consecutive day Monday with Sriganganagar emerging hottest in the country for the day at 47.3 degree Celsius, nearly 5 degrees above normal.
According to the India Meterological Department, apart from Sriganganagar, Rajasthan’s Bikaner, Churu, Phalodi, Jaisalmer and Kota also saw mercury soar above 45 degree Celsius on Monday.
The Met office said no respite is likely in coming days, as heat wave conditions are expected to aggravate further in the coming days.
Jaipur recorded a minimum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius, almost 3.8 degrees above normal, and a maximum temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius, almost 2.6 degrees above normal. The ongoing spell of heat wave affected drinking water supply in many localities of Jaipur and also led to abrupt power cuts. On Monday, at least 12 districts in the state recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius and above.
The Met office said that till June 12, this situation is expected to continue. However, on June 13, there is a possibility of mild showers in Kota division, including Kota, Jhalawar, Baran, and Bundi districts. Also, post-June 15, pre-monsoon activity is likely when humidity levels will start rising. “Gradually, the humidity levels will rise and will make conditions favourable for the onset of monsoon by June 20,” said an officer with Met office, Jaipur.
