Rajasthan's monsoon activity has weakened, with light rain likely in parts of Kota and Bharatpur divisions. A fresh spell is expected from September 12, while the state has recorded a 24% rainfall deficit.
The IMD has forecast rain in 10 Rajasthan districts today while monsoon activity remains weak. A stronger spell of rainfall is expected to return from July 21, with heavy rain likely in several parts of the state.
The IMD has predicted a week-long dry spell in Rajasthan as weak monsoon circulation limits rainfall activity. A possible low-pressure system around July 20 may revive monsoon rains across the state.
The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Barmer at 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Sirohi registered the lowest minimum temperature at 22.6 degrees Celsius.
With the weakening of the western disturbance in Rajasthan, the heat has started to intensify. From Friday (May 8), a heatwave began in the western districts. As a result, the mercury in Jaisalmer and Barmer reached 44 degrees Celsius.
People in Rajasthan, who were enduring extreme heat, humidity, and heatwaves, got some relief on Saturday. Due to the effect of the western disturbance, light rain and hail occurred in several districts including Sikar, Bikaner, Rajsamand, Phalodi, and Alwar.
In Rajasthan, the temperature may rise by 3 to 4 degrees in the next few days. According to the Meteorological Center Jaipur, the weather will remain clear and the heat will intensify.
