Jaipur. A new western disturbance is likely to become active in Rajasthan on Wednesday. Due to its effect, there may be thunderstorms, rain and hailstorm at isolated places in the north-western and north-eastern parts of the state till October 16.
The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for five districts on October 14 and advised farmers to remain alert and keep the harvested crops in a safe place.
According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of Meteorological Center, Jaipur, due to the effect of western disturbance, there is a possibility of rain with strong winds and hail at some places in Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Nagaur, Phalodi and surrounding areas.
The effect of weather will also be seen in eastern Rajasthan. There is a possibility of isolated light rain with thunder and strong winds in the districts of Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions till October 16.
There is also a possibility of hailstorm at some places on October 15. Yellow alert of thunderstorm and rain has been issued in Jaipur for October 15.
During the last 24 hours, the weather remained clear in all parts of the state, but the effect of heat has started increasing again in Western Rajasthan. The maximum temperature in Barmer was measured at around 39.6 degrees Celsius.
At the same time, in the capital Jaipur on Tuesday, the maximum temperature was 35.4 and the minimum temperature was 24.3 degrees Celsius. Due to the strong sunlight during the day, heat was felt, while there was slight coolness in the evening and night. Due to western disturbance, the weather is likely to change in many parts of the state in the next two days.