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Barmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur Hit Record September Temperatures Amid Monsoon
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:45 AM
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Barmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur in Rajasthan recorded the highest September temperatures on record, despite the ongoing monsoon season.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that three districts in Rajasthan – Barmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur – experienced the highest September temperatures ever recorded for the state. The readings, taken during the ongoing monsoon period, surpassed previous September highs, indicating an unusual heat surge despite seasonal rains.
Typically, the monsoon brings a cooling effect across western India, but this year the western desert belt of Rajasthan has seen temperatures climb to unprecedented levels. Meteorologists attribute the anomaly to a combination of delayed rainfall in the region and a broader pattern of high-pressure systems that trap heat.
Authorities have issued heat advisories, urging residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek shade. The record temperatures also raise concerns about water supply and agricultural stress in an area already grappling with arid conditions.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as the monsoon progresses, warning that similar heat spikes could recur if the weather pattern persists.
Typically, the monsoon brings a cooling effect across western India, but this year the western desert belt of Rajasthan has seen temperatures climb to unprecedented levels. Meteorologists attribute the anomaly to a combination of delayed rainfall in the region and a broader pattern of high-pressure systems that trap heat.
Authorities have issued heat advisories, urging residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek shade. The record temperatures also raise concerns about water supply and agricultural stress in an area already grappling with arid conditions.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as the monsoon progresses, warning that similar heat spikes could recur if the weather pattern persists.