Jaisalmer, May 18 -- Severe heatwave conditions continued to grip several districts of western Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, one of the hottest desert regions in the country. Jaisalmer and Barmer remained among the worst-affected districts, with Jaisalmer witnessing an intense heatwave.

The scorching sun and relentless hot winds severely disrupted normal life, leaving residents struggling under extreme weather conditions.

With temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow heatwave alert and warned that the mercury could rise to 47 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The intensity of the heat was evident from reports of mobile phones overheating and shutting down.

Amid the severe h...