Rains have intensified in the state of Rajasthan, and there is an expectation of heavy to very heavy rains in many areas of Rajasthan for the next four-five days. According to the Indian Meteorology Department, the low-pressure area that was formed over the Bay of Bengal and Odisha coast region has now shifted to southeastern Jharkhand and northern Odisha. In its path of west-northwesterly direction, rains will become active in eastern Rajasthan.

According to the Jaipur Meteorological Center, isolated heavy rains can be expected in Udaipur, Kota, and some districts of southeastern Rajasthan from July 7 to 9. However, after July 10, there will be a gradual reduction in heavy rains.

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of extreme heavy rainfall in Banswara, Baran, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Salumbar, and Udaipur. Thunderstorm activity, lightning, and strong winds of 40-50 kilometers per hour can be expected in these districts.

Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds is also forecast in Ajmer, Alwar, Beawar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Khairthal-Tijara, Kota, Kotputli-Behror, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, and Tonk districts.

Monsoon will also remain active in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions of western Rajasthan. Light to moderate rain with thundershowers and isolated heavy rain is expected in Balotra, Barmer, Bikaner, Churu, Didwana-Kuchaman, Hanumangarh, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Phalodi, and Sriganganagar on July 7th and 8th.

The initial monsoon rains have exposed the government's inadequate arrangements in the capital. Roads in Jaipur are caving in at many places due to the rain. Worryingly, these potholes could cause a major accident at any time. Many roads have caved in, both in the middle and at the edges, to the point where they could accommodate an entire truck. These roads are now life-threatening for both pedestrians and drivers.

Potholes 8 to 10 feet deep have formed near the Ganga-Jamuna petrol pump and the Riddhi-Siddhi intersection on the Gopalpura bypass. At one point, a parked car was swept into the pothole. The administration had to erect barricades overnight, divert traffic, and begin repairs. Earlier, Tonk Road had also caved in during the first monsoon rains on July 3. Such frequent incidents are raising questions about the quality of road construction and maintenance in the capital.