Squall hits parts of north-west Rajasthan

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Apr 22 2014 | 8:17 PM IST
A fresh squall accompanied by thunder showers hit parts of north-west Rajasthan today with Ajmer recording a maximum rainfall of 2.9 mm.
Dust storm followed by thunder showers also affected normal life in Jaipur and adjoining sub-urban towns this evening, a MeT department official said.
Meanwhile, Churu recorded a maximum rainfall of 0.6 mm, Ganganagar 0.2 mm and Jaipur 2.0 mm.
Jhalawar was the hottest place in the state where mercury shot up to 40 degree C followed by Barmer 39.2 deg C , Kota 39 deg C, Chittorgarh 38.5 deg C and Jaipur 37.3 deg C.
A western disturbance and an upper air cyclonic system generated the squall conditions in north-west of the state, and it would continue in next 24 hours too, the forecast said.
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First Published: Apr 22 2014 | 8:17 PM IST