Jaipur, March 15 Parts of Rajasthan experienced light rain and drizzle accompanied by thunder in the northern regions over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Sunday.
The department stated that weather conditions across the state are expected to remain largely dry on March 16 and 17.
However, a fresh and strong western disturbance is likely to become active over the region between March 18 and 21, bringing the possibility of thunderstorms, strong winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph, and rainfall at isolated places.
On March 18, parts of the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions may experience light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, while the rest of the state is likely to experience mainly dry weather.
The impact of the western disturbance is expected to be the highest on March 19 and 20, when parts of the Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions may experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain at some places, the department said.
Meanwhile, Chittorgarh, with 38.6 degrees Celsius, was recorded as the hottest place in the state on Sunday, followed by Kota at 38 degrees Celsius, Barmer at 37.8 degrees Celsius, and Phalodi at 37.0 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature in the state capital, Jaipur, settled at 35.7 degrees Celsius, while Dausa recorded 35.5 degrees Celsius.