The sweltering heat in Rajasthan shows no signs of relenting, with Barmer topping the charts yet again for the highest temperatures. The mercury soared to a staggering 48.6 degrees Celsius, making it challenging for residents to step out, even during the nights.

Rajasthan is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. The last 24 hours have seen Pilani recording a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, while Sri Ganganagar follows closely with 46.3 degrees Celsius.

Western Rajasthan is currently under the grip of a severe heatwave, as announced by the Meteorological Centre. This alert extends to certain regions until May 20th. In particular, parts of western Rajasthan are under an orange alert, indicating the severity of the heatwave, while areas in the east are under a yellow alert.