Heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan; thunderstorms, rain likely from June 11

JAIPUR: Several parts of Rajasthan were reeling under intense heat, with Sri Ganganagar recording a maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the weather department said.According to the meteorological department, heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in parts of the state in the coming days.Sri Ganganagar was the hottest place in the state at 46.4 degrees Celsius, it said.Churu followed at 44.6 degrees, Pilani at 44.5 degrees, Phalodi at 43.8 degrees and Jaisalmer and Bikaner both at 43.6 degrees.The state capital, Jaipur, recorded a maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius.According to the department, the weather in western Rajasthan, particularly in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions, is expected to remain mainly dry over the next two days. Maximum temperatures are likely to hover between 44 and 46 degrees, with heatwave conditions at isolated places. Strong dust-laden winds blowing at speeds of 20-30 kmph are also likely.A fresh western disturbance is expected to become active, leading to an increase in thunderstorm and rainfall activity across parts of the state from June 11.Between June 11 and 14, regions in the Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer and Bharatpur divisions may witness thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds (50-60 kmph) and light to moderate rainfall at isolated places, the meteorological department said. PTI