These days the heat is intense in Rajasthan. The mercury has also reached close to 49 degrees Celsius. All the districts bordering Pakistan including Barmer, Jalore were hit by the severe heat wave.
According to meteorologists, there is no hope of respite from this heat wave for the next few days. At the same time, Nautapa (9 days of extreme heat) is starting from 25th May.
Weather Center Jaipur has issued red alert for 22 districts and orange alert in three districts yesterday. From 25 to 27 May, 75 percent of Rajasthan will see severe heat. During this period, the maximum day temperature in most cities may be 45 degrees Celsius or above.
At the same time, shortage of water and electricity supply also remains a challenge. Due to the heat, the duty shift of the sanitation workers of the state has been changed from 5 to 10 in the morning.
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Highest temperature record for May in Barmer after 2016
The maximum temperature recorded in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Thursday was 48.8 degrees Celsius, which was the highest temperature in May since 2016.
On May 19, 2016, the temperature of Barmer was recorded at 49.5 degrees Celsius. After that in the year 2022, a temperature of 48.1 degrees Celsius was recorded. It is feared that the temperature in Barmer may cross 49 degrees Celsius in the next one or two days.
Mercury recorded at 45 or above in 16 cities
There was intense heat in Rajasthan on Thursday. Here in 16 cities the day temperature was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius or above. Chittorgarh 45.4, Jaisalmer 47.4, Bikaner 46.5, Sirohi 44.9, Dungarpur 47.3, Churu 47, Ganganagar 46.1, Baran 46.1, Bhilwara 46, Vanasthali (Tonk) 45.6, Kota 47.2. And the temperature in Fatehpur is 47.6 degrees. Reached Celsius.
Effect will last till June 3
Nautapa is starting from Saturday, 25th May and will last till Monday, 3rd June. On May 25, the Sun will enter Rohini Nakshatra. The sun will be in its full effect, which will increase the heat. In beliefs, this time is also called Nautapa and Tapana of Rohini.
Know the beliefs related to Nautapa
It is believed that if there is more heat during Nautapa then there is good rain.
If it rains a little during these days, it is not considered good.
Nautapa is called the gestation period of the monsoon. Before this, the Agastya star was set. Because of this, the environment will be ready for the rainy season in a few days.
After the Sun enters Rohini Nakshatra, the heat remains high for nine days, due to which evaporation of water occurs rapidly and rain starts after Nautapa.
Heat alert in these districts today
■ Red Alert
Barmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Ganganagar and Kota.
■ Orange Alert
Jalore, Pali, Hanumangarh, Nagaur, Sikar, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Tonk, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar.
Heat alert in these districts on May 25
■ Red Alert
Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Baran, Kota, Jhalawar.
■ Orange Alert
Jalore, Pali, Bhilwara
Heat alert in these districts on May 26
■ Red Alert
Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Baran, Kota, Jhalawar.
■ Orange Alert
Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pali and Jalore
Heat alert in these districts on May 27
■ Red Alert
Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Kota.
■ Orange Alert
Baran, Jhalawar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Pali, Jalore
