Rajasthan Braces for Early Heatwave: Mercury Soars Past 35°C in Barmer-Fatehpur

• Rajasthan experiences premature summer with temperatures soaring past 35°C in late February, typically seen in mid-March or April.
• Barmer recorded 35.2°C and Fatehpur 35.3°C, making them the hottest cities on Saturday.
• Meteorological Department forecasts above-average temperatures for March, with severe heatwave days expected in border districts like Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Jalore.
• Southern Rajasthan districts including Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Pali also anticipate higher temperatures.
• Nights are predicted to be hotter, with minimum temperatures 3-4°C above average from March to May; increased humidity also expected.