Jaisalmer, April 26 -- The Thar Desert is currently in the grip of an intense heatwave; specifically in the desert district of Jaisalmer, located within the region, the sun has been relentlessly raining down fire for several days now. The heat in the Thar has reached its peak. Since Sunday morning, a continuous stream of hot winds has been blowing.

Furthermore, accompanied by blazing sunshine, gusts of scorching hot wind, known as 'loo', began lashing the area after 11:00 AM. Due to the blistering sun, daytime movement and traffic have visibly decreased. Today, the Meteorological Department recorded a temperature of 46 degrees Celsius.

In several areas of the border district of Jaisalmer, the scourge of "fire raining from the sky" has p...