After several days of weak and patchy rainfall, activity is expected to pick up again across Rajasthan. The IMD Jaipur has predicted a noticeable increase in rain over eastern, northern and parts of western Rajasthan during this coming week. The change is linked to the monsoon trough moving closer to its normal position. Moisture-carrying winds from the Bay of Bengal are also expected to become active over the eastern and north-eastern parts of the state, creating favourable conditions for rain in Rajasthan.
Rainfall activity started increasing on July 20, in some parts of the Jaipur, Bharatpur and Ajmer divisions expected to receive thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain and occasional intense showers. Light to moderate rain was also forecast at isolated places in the Kota and Bikaner divisions. The spell is likely to become stronger from July 21 and 22. More areas of the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer and Bikaner divisions may receive rain, while isolated heavy showers are possible in the Jaipur and Bharatpur regions. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds may accompany the rainfall at several places.
Between July 23 and 27, the monsoon is expected to remain active over major part of Rajasthan. Monsoon rain may continue across the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions. The intensity, however, may vary from one district to another, with some areas receiving only short showers and others witnessing moderate to heavy spells.
The revival will offer relief from the hot and humid conditions that developed during the recent monsoon slowdown. On July 20, Sri Ganganagar recorded a maximum temperature of 42.9°C, while Jaipur touched 34.4°C.
Residents should remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid sheltering under trees or near electric poles. Waterlogging, reduced visibility and traffic delays may occur during short but intense spells of rain. People travelling across the state are advised to check district-level weather alerts before beginning their journey.
