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Jaisalmer hits 41°C as heat spikes across Bikaner-Barmer; Rajasthan faces 4‑5 dry days
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:45 AM
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Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 41°C, while nearby districts Bikaner and Barmer also saw rising mercury, prompting forecasts of a dry spell lasting up to five days across Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer in western Rajasthan reached a scorching 41°C today, marking one of the highest readings for this period. Meteorological stations in the city confirmed the peak temperature, which was recorded during the afternoon hours.
In the neighboring districts of Bikaner and Barmer, thermometers also climbed, with the mercury rising steadily throughout the day. While exact figures for those districts were not released, officials noted a clear upward trend that mirrors the conditions in Jaisalmer.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has issued a short‑term outlook indicating that the state will remain dry for the next four to five days. The forecast suggests limited precipitation, delaying any relief from the ongoing heat wave.
Agricultural stakeholders have been advised to monitor soil moisture closely, as the extended dry spell could affect sowing schedules and water availability for crops in the arid zones of the state.
In the neighboring districts of Bikaner and Barmer, thermometers also climbed, with the mercury rising steadily throughout the day. While exact figures for those districts were not released, officials noted a clear upward trend that mirrors the conditions in Jaisalmer.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has issued a short‑term outlook indicating that the state will remain dry for the next four to five days. The forecast suggests limited precipitation, delaying any relief from the ongoing heat wave.
Agricultural stakeholders have been advised to monitor soil moisture closely, as the extended dry spell could affect sowing schedules and water availability for crops in the arid zones of the state.