On Thursday, Phalodi registered its name in history by recording 51°C that is the highest day maximum ever recorded in India. Previously, Alwar in Rajasthan had witnessed 50.6°C in 1956.
Besides this, many places have witnessed record-breaking maximum temperatures.
Severe heatwave has tightened its grip over the entire state, as temperatures have been settling several notches above the normal average. Weathermen have already issued the highest red alert in the state till May 21.
According to Skymet weather, maximum temperatures have been witnessing rising trend and are above normal by at least 7-8 degrees.
The ongoing extremely hot weather conditions can be attributed to hot and dry northwesterly winds blowing from neighbouring Pakistan, which is experiencing even hotter conditions at present. As reiterated by Skymet Weather, dry weather for last many days has led to increased sun radiations, which in turn leads to increase in day maximums.
Moreover, geographical features of Rajasthan are such that absorbs more heat. There are lot of dust particles available in the atmosphere, which do not let the radiation to escape and thus captivating the heat.
Not only day maximums, these hot winds are also keeping night temperatures above normal by several degrees.
Worst is not over yet
What is more worrying is the fact the worst does not seem to be ending soon. We do not expect any changes in the weather condition for at least next 3 days. Hence, no major change is likely in the temperature profile till that time. Mercury will hover around 50°C, particularly in desert cities of Phalodi, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur. Day temperature across other cities will also continue to settle between 45°C and 50°C.
Skymet Weather do not foresee any significant weather system coming up soon, which could ease out the ongoing severe heatwave conditions.
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