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Rajasthan Scorches in October: Heatwave from Jaipur to Pilani, When Will Weather Change?
- •Rajasthan's weather remains dry after monsoon departure; clear skies expected in eastern and western parts on October 5.
- •IMD has issued no warnings for rain, thunderstorms, or other weather events for any district today.
- •Pilani recorded the highest temperature at 41.2°C, while Sirohi had the lowest minimum at 16.2°C in the last 24 hours.
- •A Western Disturbance may affect parts of North-Western Rajasthan from the evening/night of October 6.
- •Light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are possible in limited areas of Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Churu on October 7-8.
Key Questions Answered
On October 5, the weather is expected to remain completely dry in both eastern and western parts of Rajasthan with a mostly clear sky. The IMD has not issued any warning for rain or thunderstorms, though daytime maximum temperatures are projected to stay 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal in many districts.
In the past 24 hours, Pilani recorded the highest maximum temperature in Rajasthan at 41.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Sirohi registered the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 16.2 degrees Celsius.
The weather is expected to change starting from the evening or night of October 6, when a Western Disturbance begins affecting the border areas of North-Western Rajasthan. This system will bring light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to districts like Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh on October 7, eventually extending to other northern and western areas through October 11.
