According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, heat wave worsened in Rajasthan on Tuesday with day temperatures rising to 46.8°C, the highest in the country as well as the highest in a decade in the desert town . Other places in Rajasthan like Churu, Ganganagar, Bikaner and places as far as Kota and Jaipur in east Rajasthan were also in the grip of heat wave like conditions.
| Places | State | Maximum temperature on Tuesday | Forecast trend for Wednesday |
| Barmer | Rajasthan | 46.8°C | Drop |
| Churu | Rajasthan | 44.8°C | Same |
| Khargaon | Madhya Pradesh | 44.8°C | Same |
| Chandrapur | Maharashtra | 44.6°C | Drop |
| Akola | Maharashtra | 44.5°C | Drop |
| Ganganagar | Rajasthan | 44.2°C | Same |
| Rentachintala | Andhra Pradesh | 44.2°C | Drop |
| Kota | Rajasthan | 44.1°C | Drop |
| Bikaner | Rajasthan | 44°C | Same |
| Jalgaon | Maharashtra | 44°C | Same |
The weather forecast by Skymet Meteorology Division indicates that maximum temperature in Barmer will drop a little on Wednesday but will sustain in rest of the state. Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh may also witness some relief as maximum temperatures may fall on Wednesday.
According to the latest weather udpate by Skymet Meteorology Division India, the continuation of westerly to southwesterly desert winds from Rajasthan and bright sunshine all along the day has pushed the maximum temperatures to their highest levels at many places this season in northwest plains.
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh all observed the hottest spell with day temperature recording 41°C in Amritsar, four notches higher than normal. The other cities in the region including Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Agra recorded their highest temperature of the season.
The most affected in the region was western Rajasthan, where temperature in Bikaner touched 46.8°C, the highest in last ten years. Before this, Barmer had recorded its highest day temperature on 28th April, 2009 at 46°C. Day temperature also reached 43 degrees Celsius in the Pink City' Jaipur.
Here is a list of places with their highest temperature recorded on Tuesday
| Place | Day temperature recorded on Tuesday |
| Amritsar | 41°C |
| Chandigarh | 40°C |
| Hisar | 42.7°C |
| Karnal | 41°C |
| Agra | 42°C |
| Jaipur | 43°C |
| Barmer | 46.8°C |
| Bikaner | 44°C |
According to the last weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, these temperature will sustain for next 48 hours. A period of rain from Saturday to Monday may bring respite from the ongoing hottest spell of the season. A fresh Western Disturbance from 3rd April will bring a change in weather in northwest plains.
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A heat wave sweeping across entire Rajasthan led to significant rise in the mercury levels in Barmer, which recorded 46.8⁰C on Tuesday evening, the highest maximum temperature recorded in the city in the last ten years. Other major cities of Rajasthan saw the maximums settle two to four degrees above the normal average, between 42⁰C to 44⁰C.
According to latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, relief from the merciless heat is expected from the 3rd to the 5th of May as a result of a weather system called cyclonic circulation.
Barmer had consistently been recording a high of 45⁰C from Sunday onwards. The maximum temperature in Barmer on the 27th April recorded 45.1⁰C and on 28th April it touched 45.2⁰C. Temperatures kept rising through Tuesday in the absence of any weather system, touching 46.8⁰C (six notches above normal), not very far from the city’s all-time maximum of 48.3⁰C, recorded on the 28th of April 1958.
Here’s how hot other cities in Rajasthan in the last 24 hours were : Churu 44.8⁰C (4 degrees above normal), Bikaner 44⁰C (3 degrees above normal), Kota 44.1⁰C (3 degrees above normal), Jaipur 43⁰C (4 degrees above normal), Jodhpur 43.3⁰C (3 degrees above normal) and Ajmer 42⁰C (2 degrees above normal).
While the day is baking hot, nights and early mornings are not cool either. Minimums in the entire state are in the range of 25⁰C to 29⁰C. Barmer also recorded the warmest morning in the country today at 29.5⁰C (4 degrees above normal). Ajmer on the other hand saw the morning minimum settle at 28.7⁰C (5 degrees above normal).
“Clearly, absence of any weather system, neither a Western Disturbance in the hills of Jammu and Kashmir, nor a cyclonic circulation the northern plains, which could have brought some moisture along, has led to extremely dry and hot weather in entire North India in the last 72 hours”, said G.P Sharma, of Skymet Meteorology Division in India.
“The weather in Rajasthan and the weather in North India on a whole, for the next 48 hours, could continue to be very hot. However arrivals of weather systems and change in the wind pattern from the 3rd, till the 5th of May, could lead to dust storms with winds of up to 50 kmph and thundershowers in Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. High temperatures will further act as a trigger in heating up the air and giving rain in the coming days”, added G.P Sharma.
The heat of the summer is being felt in Delhi too where the maximum touched 41⁰C yesterday afternoon, the highest maximum in the month of April in the last three years.
Photo by Jagran.
The maximum temperature in Delhi continued its ascending spree for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday recording 41°C. Last 24 hours were hottest in Delhi as morning temperature was also recorded at around 22.8°C on Wednesday. The continuous rise in day temperatures has already begun to dissuade people from stepping outdoors. The latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India indicates that such maximum temperature in Delhi will sustain for the next 48 hours under the influence of westerly winds from Rajasthan. An extended weather forecast for Delhi foresees chances of rain during the weekend. The temperature will be slightly higher than normal during the next two to three days but respite from hot and dry weather is foreseen from Saturday through Sunday and then on Monday. The weather in Delhi during the first three weeks of April had largely been pleasant but since Wednesday last week, temperatures have observed a rising trend. The northward shift of Western Disturbances in later part of April has turned on the heat in the national capital as winds coming from west and northwest are warmer, hence pushing up the temperatures. Temperature in Delhi on a rising trend since last week
| Day | Maximum temperature |
| Friday | 38.8°C |
| Saturday | 38.8°C |
| Sunday | 38.7°C |
| Monday | 39.5°C |
| Tuesday | 41°C |
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In the 7th phase of world's largest democratic exercise involving a staggering 814 million voters, 89 Lok Sabha seats spread over seven States and two Union Territories will go to polls on Wednesday.
These include all 26 seats in Gujarat, 17 seats in Andhra Pradesh, all 13 in Punjab, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, 9 in West Bengal , 7 in Bihar and one each in Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Here’s a look at the weather conditions in these states.
Campaigning for the 30th April Lok Sabha Elections, which witnessed heavy offloading of allegations and counter allegations between parties, mainly Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), came to an end on Monday.
Jammu & Kashmir, the northern part of the country, is the only place at present to still remain cool and comfortable. Maximum in Srinagar will remain around 26°C today as no rain or cloud cover is expected. Though Srinagar is the comfort zone weather-wise, the political scenario remains heated up as Union minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said while campaigning that Kashmir will not be part of a communal state and that those who “vote for Modi should jump into the sea”.
Punjab- Coming down to the plains of North India, Punjab which was comfortable till 28th of April, saw a steep rise in temperatures yesterday.Maximums exceeded 40°C for the first time this season in several places including Amritsar, Patiala and Ludhiana.
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar- Going towards the eastern side of the country, one can experience extreme temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh and most places in Bihar are extremely hot with maximums exceeding 40°C with no possibility of rain.
Gujrat- According to latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, this state at present is sizzling hot with places like Ahmedabad and Rajkot both recording maximums above 42°C. Today, while casting their valuable votes, people in few pockets could experience heat waves. Narendra Modi's Gujarat has been relatively silent as their leader has been spending most of his time in the rest of the country, but here BJP still expects a clean sweep. The coastal stations in Saurashtra and Kutch like Jamnagar and Porbandar will be better off with maximums in mid-thirties. However, humidity during the peak voting hours will make conditions rather uncomfortable.
West Bengal- Here voting is taking place in 9 Lok Sabha constituencies including Howrah, Hoogly and Birbhum. Maximum recorded in Kolkata yesterday was 38.2°C and little rise is expected today. Rest of the places will remain hot and humid with no chances of rain.
Andhra Pradesh- In Telangana, the polls are being held for 17 Lok Sabha seats and 119 State Assembly constituencies.
According to latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, some cloud cover could be seen over Telangana which is mitigating the heat to some extent but not take it away completely. Maximums in Nizamabad, Ramagundam along with other places close by are above 40°C at present. Very light precipitation is possible but only when the polls are almost over.
Today Lok Sabha Elections are being held in the exclaves of Daman and Diu on the Arabian Sea coast. Balloting for the lone Lok Sabha seat of Dadra and Nagar Haveli also began. These Union Territories will remain warm and humid.
picture courtesy- Shajiullah Firasat
United States maize futures rose for a third straight session to hover close to a near three-week high after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, the pace of planting fell short of market expectations.U.S.farmers have planted 19 percent of their 2014 corn crop as of April 27, behind the five-year average of 28 percent.
Indian sugar prices ruled weak on slack local demand amid normal supply. At the Vashi wholesale market spot prices dropped by about Rs 10-20 per quintal for normal quality and rose by about Rs 10-20 for fine variety. Due to month-end slack demand and sufficient stocks available at market level stockists’ buying remained need-based.
Following steady demand in the domestic market and ample stocks, the rice market may continue to witness a steady to range-bound movement in the coming days. Buyers are placing orders according to their needs. In the Karnal physical market, Pusa-1121 (steam) sold at Rs 9400, while Pusa-1121 (sela) quoted at about Rs 8300 per quintal.
Indian cotton prices remained stable as demand from domestic mills as well as exporters were dull. According to traders and their associations, cotton prices will maintain this level and there is no hope for rise or fall as demand is very limited at this point of time. Cotton stock is declining across the country, farmers may expect some price rise in coming days.
According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the weather in Delhi on Wednesday could be one of the hottest among major cities as maximum temperature may hover around 40°C. The weather in Mumbai, the commercial capital will be uncomfortable due to high humidity levels, while the day temperature in the 'City of Joy' Kolkata will drop further on Wednesday, yet high moisture levels will keep it sultry and uncomfortable during the day. Hyderabad and Bangalore in South India have chances of rain tomorrow.
| City | Maximum Temperature | Minimum Temperature | Conditions |
| Delhi | 41°C | 23°C | Intense heat during the day, evening/night to remain better with gentle breeze |
| Mumbai | 35°C | 26°C | Day to remain humid and uncomfortable, Sea breeze to provide relief in evening and night |
| Kolkata | 37°C | 27°C | A very hot afternoon, a short spell of thunderstorm and squally winds |
| Chennai | 35°C | 26°C | Partly cloudy sky |
| Bangalore | 37°C | 25°C | Partly cloudy sky |
| Hyderabad | 40°C | 24°C | Partly cloudy sky |
Photograph by Nikkul
According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, here are some of the places that could witness rain and thundershowers during the next two to six hours:
Weather Alert for Meghalaya issued at 14:41 pm
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at a few places over Ri Bhoi district with strong winds blowing between 40-70 kmph during the next 2 to 4 hours.
Weather Alert for Tripura issued at 14:41 pm
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at a few places over West Tripura district in the next 2-6 hours. The winds will be strong and blow between 30-50 kmph during the period.
Weather Alert for Odisha issued at 14:30 pm
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at a few places in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts in the next 2-6 hours. Rain would be accompanied by winds blowing at a speed of 30-50 kmph.
Weather Alert for Maharashtra issued at 14:29 pm
One or two short spells of rain and thundershowers are likely in Latur, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Sangli, Satara and Solapur districts of the state during the next 2 to 4 hours.
Weather Alert for Andhra Pradesh issued at 14:25 pm
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at a few places in Vishakhapatnam and Vizianagaram districts in the next 2 to 6 hours. Rain will be accompanied by winds blowing at a speed of 30-50 kmph.
