AMN/ WEB DESK
Most of the parts of Rajasthan are in the grip of severe heat and heat waves for the last five days. The day temperature is being measured above 45 degrees Celsius at most of the places in the state. The mercury reached above 46 degrees Celsius at eight places in the state yesterday. Day and night temperatures are being measured five to six degrees above normal temperature in the entire state. The Met Department has issued a red alert of severe heat waves for the next three days for most of the parts of the state.
Temperatures are soaring past the 46°C mark in some areas of the state, impacting daily life, forcing people to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day and straining essential resources like power. Municipal bodies are sprinkling water on the roads to protect against the heat in many cities. In view of the heat wave and heat stroke possibilities, the state government has canceled the leave of all medical personnel and has restricted them not to leave the headquarters. In view of the extreme heat, instructions have also been given to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and water across the state. According to Met Center Jaipur, the temperature is expected to increase further in the next 48 hours.