Light rain and thunderstorm were witnessed in parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, the local meteorological centre said on Saturday.

The maximum rainfall during this period was recorded in 21 mm in Chaksu, Jaipur and 4 mm in Bikaner’s Dungargarh, it said.

The weather is likely to remain mainly dry in most parts of the next 5-6 days. However, there is a possibility of partly cloudy sky and sporadic rain in Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and surrounding areas during the next 48 hours. During this period, the maximum temperature is likely to drop by 2-3 degrees Celsius from today.