Bikaner Transformed: Hailstorm Turns Desert Town White Overnight

Among India’s driest regions, Bikaner saw 30 degree celcius on April 4, down from 40 degree celcius a year ago, on the same date| India News

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Hailstorms, gusty winds, and light rain swept through parts of Rajasthan over the last 24 hours due to a western disturbance, the meteorological department said on Friday.

Padampur in Sri Ganganagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 11.5 mm, while regions such as Bikaner witnessed hailstorm activity.

A forest officer shared a video on X showing a field in Arjunsar completely covered with ice after the hailstorm.

Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain.

More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8, prompting a yellow warning.