
Rajasthan experienced contrasting weather on Saturday, 17 October, with some districts receiving rain and thunderstorms while western parts of the state faced intense heat. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre forecast thunderstorms and light rain in 11 districts, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Kota, Churu, Tonk, Bikaner, Bundi, Sriganganagar, Chittorgarh, Dhaulpur, and Hanumangarh. Wind speeds may reach 20 to 30 km per hour during the storms.

On the same day, Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius. The weather department said rain activity is likely to weaken across most parts of the state from Sunday, 18 October.
The forecast highlights a sharp weather divide within Rajasthan on a single day: while northern and eastern districts brace for thunderstorms, the western desert region continues to bake under extreme heat. This contrast may affect agriculture and daily life differently across zones, though the department expects rain activity to subside from Sunday. The 11 districts named for storms will be watching for wind speeds and lightning risk over the next 24 hours.
Source: amarujala.com
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