After breaking all heat records, weather in Rajasthan has become better. Temperatures have come down from higher forties to just about normal.
Temperatures have come down from higher forties to just about normal. On May 19, the desert town Phalodi shattered all temperature records by registering a maximum temperature of 51°C, which is the highest day maximum ever recorded in the country.
Severe to very severe heatwave conditions were prevailing over Bikaner, Alwar, Barmer, Jaisalmer and adjoining areas as well. In a span of just 3 days, starting from May 19, maximums have dropped by 5 to 7 degree Celsius in most parts of South and West Rajasthan.
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Here’s a look at the temperatures on May 19 and 22 in °C:
During this part of the year, normal pattern of winds is from west or northwest over Rajasthan and heatwave conditions are very common over this region. These hot and dry winds from South and Central Pakistan, in combination with clear skies and bright sunshine, keep on increasing the sun’s insolation. This leads to severe heatwave conditions.
As of now, we can see a cyclonic circulation over North Central Arabian Sea at about 7000 to 10,000 ft above the sea level. This is bringing moderate southwesterly winds over Rajasthan and Gujarat. These humid and relatively less hot winds are instrumental in dropping the temperatures. Nevertheless, humidity has increased to a great extent and weather conditions will remain quite uncomfortable.
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