Jaipur, Apr 16 (PTI) Intense heat conditions prevailed on Wednesday in the desert state of Rajasthan, where Jaisalmer was recorded as the hottest place with a maximum temperature of 46 degrees Celsius.

The mercury touched 44.8 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, while Barmer, Ganganagar, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Churu and Jalore recorded a maximum temperature of 44.5, 44.3, 43.2, 43, 42.6 and 42.3 degrees Celsius respectively, according to the Met department.

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The day temperatures at other places were in the range of 39 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius.

The temperatures are likely to rise further over the next two days.

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