Archive for May 14, 2009
Hot Sun Over Head - Sizzling Heat Waves and Rising Mercury in Rajasthan
The state is under the grip of a severe heat wave. Normal life has come to a standstill in western Rajasthan as its is reeling under sizzling heat wave.
The mercury is already touching 46 degrees Celsius, about five degrees above normal in the desert districts of Rajasthan such as Barmer, Jaisalmer and Bikaner.
The sizzling heat left the roads and business places almost empty as people preferred to sit in the comfort of their homes. Coolers and Air Conditioners also failed to bring much relief to the people.
Sizzling Heat Waves, Rising Mecury and Sun Over Head in Rajasthan
Normal Climate in Rajasthan
| January to March (winters) |
50F - 80F |
| 10 degree Celsius - 27 degree Celsius | |
| 4MM - 7MM | |
| April to June (summer) |
75F - 105F |
| 24 degree Celsius - 45 degree Celsius | |
| 11MM - 30MM | |
| July to September (monsoon) |
70F - 95F |
| 21 degree Celsius - 35 degree Celsius | |
| 100MM - 165MM | |
| October to December (post monsoon) |
55F - 85F |
| 13 degree C - 30 degree Celsius | |
| 3MM - 8MM |
