Rain Alert again in Rajasthan, torrential rain till July 14; IMD issued warning

Due to the monsoon activity in the state, heavy rains are expected in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions. The Jaipur Meteorological Center has issued a warning about heavy to very heavy rains across the state until July 14. On Friday, an alert for rain and thunderstorms was issued in 26 districts, while a warning was given for nine districts where heavy to very heavy rains are expected, urging extra caution.

Between June 1 and July 10, 34 districts recorded 60% or more rainfall than normal. Additionally, five districts received more rain than usual, and two districts experienced normal rainfall. In the last 24 hours, many parts of the state experienced significant rainfall. The districts of Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Bikaner divisions saw especially heavy rains. Some areas of Jhunjhunu and Bharatpur received up to three inches of rain. In Fatehpur, Sikar, heavy rains caused a bus and a car to get stuck in water. Local people safely rescued a woman trapped in the car using a tractor.

In the last 24 hours, Jhunjhunu received 70 mm of rain, Khetri 57 mm, and Bisau 42 mm. Chidawa recorded 37 mm, Bharatpur's Pahari 45 mm, and Roopwas 50 mm. Lalgarh in Sri Ganganagar saw 53 mm, Sri Ganganagar city 24 mm, and Nohar in Hanumangarh 24 mm. In eastern Rajasthan, Talwara in Sawai Madhopur received 37 mm, Bamanwas 44 mm, Shri Mahavirji in Karauli 35 mm, and Todabhim 27 mm. Sanganer Airport in Jaipur recorded 24.2 mm of rain.

The Jaipur Meteorological Center has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain in eastern parts of the state today. Heavy rainfall is expected in Alwar, Baran, Bharatpur, Bundi, Dausa, Dholpur, and Kota districts, with a warning for very heavy rain in Sawai Madhopur and Karauli. The Meteorological Department urges people to stay away from rivers, drains, and waterlogged areas to prevent any untoward incidents.