Dry, hot weather prevails in Rajasthan; Churu hottest at 43.4 deg C

Jaipur: Rajasthan continued to reel under hot weather conditions as monsoon remained inactive in most parts of the state.

Barring light rains at isolated areas in Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions, weather remained mainly dry in other divisions. Day temperature hovered above 39 degree Celsius in most areas with Churu being the hottest place with the highest maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, according to MeT department. Weatherman has predicted thunderstorm with light rain at isolated pockets in Eastern parts in the state during next 24 hours.