Mercury in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Barmer, Churu, Bikaner, Sriganganagar soared above 45 degree Celsius mark. Gangangar recorded a maximum temperature of 48 degree C followed by Bikaner 46.8, Kota 46.4, Pilani 45.6, Barmer and Jaisalmer 45.4 each, Chittorgarh 44.8, and Udaipur 42.2 degree Celsius.
Jaipur recorded a high of 46.2 degree, as a severe intensity dust storm in the afternoon further aggravated the hot summer conditions in the state capital and adjoining sub-urban town.
A MeT department forecast said that Mercury might plummet by tomorrow morning due to a squall today.
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