Rajasthan Weather Alert: Rain Warning Issued for Multiple Districts; Check the Latest IMD Update
The Rajasthan weather pattern is undergoing frequent shifts. While several districts recently witnessed refreshing spells of rain, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the monsoon's momentum has temporarily slowed down across the state.
RJ Kesari News Desk: Despite this brief weakening, regional atmospheric changes mean that light to moderate showers, accompanied by gusty winds, will continue to impact several regions today.
🌧️ Rain Forecast for Saturday: Districts on Alert
According to the Jaipur Meteorological Center, northern and eastern parts of the state will experience shifting weather conditions today. The department has forecast rain in the following districts:
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Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Jhunjhunu
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Kotputli-Behror, Alwar, Deeg, Bharatpur, and Dholpur
⚠️ Weather Warning: Along with thunderstorms and lightning, these areas are expected to witness strong winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h.
📉 Low Rainfall Slows Down Kharif Sowing
While certain pockets have received decent showers, a whopping 24 districts in Rajasthan have recorded normal or below-normal rainfall so far. This deficit has directly impacted the state's agricultural sector:
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Due to the lack of adequate water, 34 districts have fallen behind in Kharif crop sowing.
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Compared to last year's data, sowing is down by 30% so far this season.
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On the bright side, weather scientists expect the monsoon to regain momentum from July 15, which is likely to bring widespread relief to farmers.
📊 Past 24 Hours: Churu Records Highest Rainfall
During the last 24 hours, districts like Alwar, Sri Ganganagar, and Churu saw the most active monsoon performance. The official rainfall data recorded by the IMD includes:
| City/District | Rainfall Recorded |
| Churu | 25.6 mm (Highest in the state) |
| Jhunjhunu (Pilani) | 10.1 mm |
| Sikar | 4.0 mm |
☀️ Mercury Rises in Western Rajasthan
While the eastern and northern belts enjoy cloudy skies and showers, Western Rajasthan continues to battle intense heat and humidity. The maximum temperatures recorded on Saturday highlight the regional divide:
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Sri Ganganagar: 42°C (Hottest in the state)
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Jaisalmer: 39.8°C
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Phalodi: 39.8°C
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Bikaner: 39.2°C
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Churu: Even after receiving the highest rainfall, the temperature here remained relatively high at 37.5°C.
🔮 Extended Weather Forecast (Up to July 16)
The Meteorological Department has issued a division-wise outlook for the coming days:
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Eastern Rajasthan: Scattered to fairly widespread light-to-moderate rain is highly probable in the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Udaipur divisions until July 16.
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Western Rajasthan: Portions of the Bikaner division are also expected to receive isolated spells of rain.