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Rain, hailstorm lash Rajasthan

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Rain and hailstorm lashed parts of Rajasthan leading to a drop in temperature with Pilani recording a maximum rainfall of 28 mm.

A temporary western disturbance arising from Bay of Bengal hit the north-eastern districts of Ganganagar, Churu, Hanumangarh, Churu and Jaipur this afternoon, a Meteorological department report said.

Hailstorm were also occurred in parts of Hanumangarh district late in the evening while moderate rain occurred in Alwar districts.

A high intensity squall swept across Jaipur district late in the evening with minor drizzling.

Meanwhile, Phaldoi recorded the maximum temperature of 40 degree C followed by Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu in the range of 39 to 39.7 degree C.

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First Published: Oct 08 2014 | 8:45 PM IST

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