Mercury drops in parts of Rajasthan

Day temperatures decreased in parts of Rajasthan where mercury dipped by 2 to 7 notches, bringing slight relief from scorching heat.
The temperatures hovered between 37 and 42.3 degrees Celsius with Kota being the hottest at 42.3 degrees, according to MeT department here.
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Barmer, and Churu recorded maximum of 40.5, 40.4, 39.9, and 39.8 degrees Celsius respectively.
Light to moderate rainfall also occurred in isolated areas of all the divisions, the department said.
Jaisalmer and Pokaran recorded 4 and 3 cm rain during the last 24 hours.
Osian, Phalodi, Bikaner, Kolayat, Jaitaran, Taranagar, Marwar junction, Buhana, and Chidawa also recorded light rain.

Thunderstorm with squall is likely to occur at isolated areas during next 24 hours, it said.