Jaipur, March 9 || The met department has sounded a heatwave alert in parts of Rajasthan for Monday and Tuesday as mercury has started touching new highs in different areas of the state. The temperature is crossing the 40 degree celsius mark for the first time this season.
During the last 24 hours, Pilani in Jhunjhunu district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40.2 degree celsius, while Barmer touched 40 degree celsius. Several parts of Barmer and Balotra experienced heatwave conditions on Sunday, with bright sunshine in the morning followed by mild to moderate hot winds during the day.
Other cities also recorded high temperatures, including Bikaner at 39.4 degree celsius, Churu at 39.1 degree celsius, Jaisalmer at 39.2 degree celsius, Jodhpur at 38.8 degree celsius, and Phalodi at 38.2 degree celsius.
These areas also experienced mild heatwave conditions.