Sri Ganganagar, May 28 -- Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in Rajasthan on Thursday at 47.1 degrees Celsius, as most districts in the state continued to experience severe heat conditions.

Temperatures in several parts of the state remained at 45 degrees Celsius and above, indicating persistent intense heat across the region.

In addition to Sri Ganganagar, temperatures crossed 46 degrees Celsius in Kota, Phalodi, Alwar and Jaisalmer.

Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by a western disturbance provided much-needed relief to people in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), which was in the grip of a scorching heatwave for the past many days.

The India Meteorological Department earlier today issued an '...