Jaipur: The meteorological department on Saturday issued an ‘orange’ alert for parts of Rajasthan where intense thunderstorms and thundersqualls are expected on May 28-29.
It has also issued a ‘yellow’ alert for May 30 and 31, officials said.
Heavy rain and hailstorm with gusty winds are likely in parts of Rajasthan on May 28-29 because of a fresh western disturbance, a Met department official said.
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The weather department has issued an ‘orange’ alert for the districts of Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions where intense thunderstorms and thundersqualls with speeds reaching up to 50-60 kmph are likely, the official said.
There is also a strong possibility of winds with speeds up to 70 kmph, heavy rain, and hailstorm at some places.
On May 28, there is a possibility of heavy rains in the districts of Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions, according to the officials.
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The MeT department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for May 30-31, the officials said.
The weather department advised people to not take shelter under trees.
PTI