Jaipur: Rajasthan experienced unexpected weather changes as Nautapa, typically a nine-day intense heat wave period, began Sunday with rainfall and dust storms across most regions, except for some places in western parts of the state.Temperatures dropped approximately 4 degrees Celsius, with Jaipur recording a maximum below 40°C. Phalodi was the hottest place with a maximum temperature of 45.4 °C.The Jaipur Met office said monsoon is expected to reach Rajasthan by June 20, five days prior to last year’s June 25 onset.In Jodhpur, Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Sikar, Nagaur, and Khairthal-Tijara, hail fell in many places along with rain. Due to storms, electric poles and trees fell in many cities across the state. The Met office said many places in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Kota, and Jodhpur divisions witnessed hailstorms and thunderstorms in the early hours.People in Jaipur woke up to a cool morning with a minimum temperature of 24°C, almost 3.9 degrees below normal. The maximum temperature was 39.1°C.
Unusual start to Nautapa: Rain and thunderstorms | Jaipur News
