Jaipur: Monsoon activity intensified across Rajasthan on Wednesday as heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the state, causing waterlogging in Jaipur and Dholpur. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for rainfall in 22 districts and forecast that the active monsoon phase will continue till August 2.
Jaipur witnessed a spell of heavy rain during the afternoon, while markets and low-lying areas in Rajakhera town of Dholpur district were inundated following intense showers.
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging in Jaipur, Dholpur
Heavy rainfall continued in Jaipur for more than 35 minutes, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including Tonk Road, Rambagh, the Walled City (Chardiwari), Ajmeri Gate, 22 Godam and C-Scheme.
Commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders and pedestrians, faced difficulties due to waterlogged roads. Several people were seen taking shelter at bus stops, especially on Jagatpura Road, as rain disrupted normal movement.
In Dholpur, heavy showers flooded markets and low-lying residential areas in Rajakhera, affecting daily activities. Rainfall in Baseri and Saipau areas also damaged a few houses, though no casualties were reported.
IMD Predicts More Heavy Rainfall Till August 2
According to the Meteorological Department, isolated areas in the Udaipur and Kota divisions are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 30 and 31.
Meteorological Centre Jaipur Director Radheshyam Sharma said a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, located off the West Bengal-Odisha coast, has strengthened monsoon activity. The monsoon trough has shifted towards the system, resulting in an active monsoon phase over Rajasthan.
The weather department has predicted widespread rainfall across the state over the next three days, with heavy showers expected in isolated areas.
Several Districts Receive Heavy Rainfall
During the past 24 hours, several districts including Jhalawar, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Chittorgarh and Bhilwara recorded rainfall between 1 and 4 inches.
Tonk recorded the highest rainfall with 101 mm, while Jhalrapatan in Jhalawar received 87 mm of rain. Heavy showers were also reported in Bharatpur, Sikar, Bhilwara, Alwar, Chittorgarh, Nagaur, Karauli, Kota, Rajsamand and Sawai Madhopur.
The rainfall brought down temperatures by 2–5 degrees Celsius in several districts, including Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Sikar, Pilani, Alwar, Churu, Karauli and Dausa.
However, northern Rajasthan remained relatively dry for most of the day, with Sri Ganganagar recording temperatures above 41 degrees Celsius before evening showers brought some relief.
Weather Advisory Issued for Residents
The IMD has advised people in alert districts to remain cautious, especially in low-lying areas and places prone to waterlogging.
Rainfall activity is expected to increase during the first week of August, with normal monsoon conditions likely to continue across the Shekhawati region.
In Udaipur, the district has recorded 205 mm rainfall against the normal 271 mm, remaining 24 per cent below normal so far this season. Meanwhile, Ajmer has received 308.7 mm rainfall since June, around 46.5 per cent above normal.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of Rajasthan over the coming days, with the weather department urging residents to follow safety precautions.