Rain brings respite from sweltering heat in Rajasthan

The maximum temperatures dropped by

at least five to seven degrees across Rajasthan due to light

to moderate rain and squall.

The state had been reeling under a heat wave for about a

week, with the mercury crossing the 48 degree-mak in

Sriganganagar on Saturday.

The maximum temperature had soared to 46-47 degrees

Celsius in Churu and Jaisalmer over the weekend.

Till 8.30 am, Alwar gauged 16mm of precipitation, Pilani

13.1mm, Jaipur 10.5mm, Sikar 8mm and Churu 5mm. Traces of

rainfall were recorded in Kota and Bundi districts.

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