Jaipur receives heaviest one-day rainfall in a decade

July 29, 2025

Jaipur: Jaipur experienced its heaviest one-day rainfall in a decade, according to officials from the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Tuesday.

On Monday, the city recorded 111 mm (over four inches) of rain at JLN Marg. Other parts of Jaipur also saw substantial rainfall, including 55 mm at the Collectorate, 74 mm in Sanganer, and 12 mm in Amer. This marks the highest single-day rainfall since 2014. The record for Jaipur remains 326 mm, set in 1981, explained MeT officials.

The heavy rain, which started Monday evening, disrupted normal life, especially for commuters heading home. Two-wheeler riders were hardest hit as streets quickly flooded, causing chaos throughout the city.

Within just two and a half hours, Jaipur received 4.5 inches of rain, leading to flooded roads and streets resembling rivers. Traffic jams were reported across various parts of the city, with vehicles seen floating in waterlogged areas along Ajmer Road.

Due to ongoing heavy rainfall and warnings of more showers, schools—both government and private—in Alwar and Khairthal-Tijara will remain closed on July 29 and 30. Schools in Bundi will also be closed on Tuesday.

Earlier, the administration declared a two-day holiday, covering Monday and Tuesday, for districts including Jhalawar, Kota, Chittorgarh, Tonk, Bhilwara, Baran, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Salumber, Banswara, and Ajmer.

In Ramganj Mandi (Kota), the highest rainfall in the region was recorded at 242 mm. Light to moderate rain also impacted Ajmer, Bhilwara, Tonk, Alwar, Jaipur, Kota, Chittorgarh, Fatehpur, Dausa, Banswara, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Pali, and nearby areas.

In Pipaliya village (Jhalawar), water from nearby mines and drainage entered residential zones late at night, prompting Civil Defence teams to rescue around 100 people.

Tilswa (Bhilwara) received 200 mm of rainfall in 24 hours until 5 p.m. on Monday. The overflowing Airu River submerged nearby villages, cutting off road access, and boats were deployed to rescue stranded residents. Authorities also issued alerts from Kota to Dholpur due to rising water levels in the Chambal River. Multiple reservoirs released water to control rising levels, with gates opened in various dams.

In Ramganj Mandi (Kota), several residential areas were inundated. The Ujad River crossed the danger mark, leading to the closure of the Deoli-Arnia State Highway.

Additionally, the Bisalpur Dam is experiencing heavy inflows from catchment rainfall. As reservoirs reached maximum capacity, six gates were opened to release water into the Banas River.