Jaipur, March 18 Several parts of Rajasthan are likely to experience rain, strong winds, and isolated hailstorms starting Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Department, due to a new weather system.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, a weather system is likely to form over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas on March 18 due to the impact of a fresh western disturbance. This is expected to bring thunderstorms with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph and rainfall in some areas between March 18 and 20, with a chance of hailstorms in isolated locations.
On Wednesday, parts of the Jodhpur division, Bikaner division, and the Shekhawati region are likely to receive light rain accompanied by strong winds, while the remaining areas are expected to remain largely dry.
The impact is expected to intensify on March 19 and 20, when parts of the Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, and Kota divisions may experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and rainfall, with isolated hailstorms also likely.
The weather office noted that the state remained dry during the 24 hours until Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature recorded at 38.0 degrees Celsius in Chittorgarh and the minimum at 13.5 degrees Celsius in Sirohi.
