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Rajasthan Weather Update: Weather conditions in Rajasthan have taken a sharp turn as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts from 15 to 18 June. The alerts warn of thunderstorms, lightning, dust storms, squalls, and heavy rain in different parts of the state. On Sunday, June 15, a yellow alert has been sounded for approx. 14 districts, with rain and thunderstorms expected within the next three hours. An orange alert has also been issued for the following days, with severe weather likely to intensify as the state inches closer to the monsoon’s arrival.

Rainfall In These Districts

Districts likely to be affected include Dholpur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Ajmer, Nagaur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, and Jodhpur. Gusty winds with speeds of 30–40 km/h and lightning activity are also expected in these regions. Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted widespread heavy rainfall in the state from June 20, as monsoon conditions strengthen.

The pre-monsoon phase has already begun, bringing some relief from the scorching heat. A circulation system combined with a western disturbance has triggered light rainfall, thunder, and gusty winds in parts of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Kota, Jaipur, and Bharatpur on Saturday. These weather conditions are expected to continue and intensify in the coming days.

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According to the IMD, the maximum temperature is likely to drop by 3–4degrees C over the next 48 hours. Pali district recorded the sharpest dip on Saturday, with a fall of up to 7degrees C. This brings temporary respite from the heatwave conditions.

However, extreme heat is still gripping parts of the state. Sri Ganganagar and Churu recorded the highest temperatures at 46.5degrees C, while Phalodi and Bikaner registered the lowest night temperatures at 34.2degrees C. In Sri Ganganagar, light rain on Saturday evening helped ease the discomfort caused by persistent heat.

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Rajasthan Weather Forecast ( June 15 - June 18)

- June 15 ( Orange Alert): Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and winds expected in several districts with dust storm likely in Banswara, Udaipur, Sirohi, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Bundi, Kota, Nagaur, Jalore, Jaipur, and Nagpur.

- June 16 (Orange Alert): Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, squalls and Dust storm forecast for Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sirohi, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Rajsamand, Bikaner, Nagaur, and Bharatpur.

- June 17 (Orange Alert): Thunderstorms with lightning and squall conditions expected likely in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Pali, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Bundi, and Bhilwara.

- June 18 (Yellow Alert): Thunderstorm and lightning predicted, with chances of isolated dust storms in parts of the state.

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