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Sri Ganganagar records 40°C, Rajasthan’s hottest spot as monsoon set to resume Sep 2
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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Sri Ganganagar reached 40°C, making it the hottest place in Rajasthan, while the state monsoon is slated to reactivate on September 2.
The Rajasthan state meteorological department recorded a temperature of 40°C in Sri Ganganagar, confirming it as the hottest location in the state today. The extreme heat was noted across the district during the early afternoon, with temperatures hovering around the 40-degree mark.
Officials said the high temperature aligns with a typical pre‑monsoon pattern, but the heatwave is expected to ease as the monsoon trough moves back into the region. The department announced that the monsoon is scheduled to reactivate from September 2, bringing anticipated relief to the arid zones of north‑western Rajasthan.
Residents have been advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities as the heat persists until the monsoon arrives.
Officials said the high temperature aligns with a typical pre‑monsoon pattern, but the heatwave is expected to ease as the monsoon trough moves back into the region. The department announced that the monsoon is scheduled to reactivate from September 2, bringing anticipated relief to the arid zones of north‑western Rajasthan.
Residents have been advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities as the heat persists until the monsoon arrives.