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Heat Wave Returns: Jaisalmer Temperature Hits 42.9°C as Monsoon Ends
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:15 AM
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Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 42.9°C, marking a sharp rise in heat as the monsoon retreats from Rajasthan.
The India Meteorological Department logged a peak temperature of 42.9°C in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, as the region entered a post‑monsoon heat spell. The reading, taken at the city’s official weather station, surpassed the previous day's high and placed the desert town among the hottest locations in the state.
The rise comes just weeks after the monsoon withdrew from most of Rajasthan, ending a brief period of relief for residents. With the rains receding, daytime temperatures are expected to climb sharply across the arid belt, following the typical pattern of a harsh summer in the Thar region.
Authorities have issued heat‑related advisories, urging people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. The IMD continues to monitor the situation and will update forecasts if temperatures rise further.
The rise comes just weeks after the monsoon withdrew from most of Rajasthan, ending a brief period of relief for residents. With the rains receding, daytime temperatures are expected to climb sharply across the arid belt, following the typical pattern of a harsh summer in the Thar region.
Authorities have issued heat‑related advisories, urging people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. The IMD continues to monitor the situation and will update forecasts if temperatures rise further.