– Date: April 7, 2025
– Alert: A severe heat wave is sweeping across Rajasthan, with temperatures 5-7°C above normal.
– Impact: Record highs expected in the coming days.
Heat Wave Hits Rajasthan
– Temperature: 45.6°C in Barmer.– Above Normal: 6.8°C higher than usual.
– Issued By: Meteorological Department– Areas Affected: Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur– Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday
Global Warming Concerns
– Ashok Gehlot's Warning: Heat waves hitting earlier every year.– 2025 Forecast: Historic heat wave predicted due to global warming.
Relief On the Way
– Western Disturbance: Temperatures may drop by 2-3°C.– When: Relief expected Thursday and Friday in parts of Western and Northern Rajasthan.
Government Action
Gehlot’s Suggestion: Provide shady, airy areas in public spaces, similar to winter night shelters for summer.
Public Safety Measures
– Action Needed: Immediate steps to protect citizens from the ongoing heat.– Gehlot’s Call: Government to focus on heat wave measures like winter shelters.
A Historic Heat Wave
– Warming Trend: Unprecedented heat expected as global warming intensifies.– State Readiness: Urgent measures required to combat rising temperatures.