Rajasthan: Rainfall declines as monsoon weakens; temperatures rise again

August 28, 2026 2:50 PM

Rajasthan: Rainfall declines as monsoon weakens; temperatures rise again

Rainfall activity declined across Rajasthan with the monsoon weakening, while temperatures have risen again in several parts of the state, particularly western districts, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, light rainfall of 1-3 cm was recorded at several places in Dholpur, Jhalawar and Baran districts of eastern Rajasthan during the 24-hour period ending Friday morning. Western Rajasthan remained dry during the period, the department s...

Rajasthan sees rain and storms in parts even as heatwave tightens grip on western region

May 11, 2026 12:58 PM

Rajasthan sees rain and storms in parts even as heatwave tightens grip on western region

Even as a severe heatwave continues to scorch much of western Rajasthan, parts of the state witnessed thunderstorms and light rain on Monday under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, the Meteorological Department said. A yellow alert has been sounded in Churu, Alwar, Deeg, Bharatpur, Jhunjhunu, and other districts of the state, warning of rains and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Hanumangarh witnessed a sudden change in the weather on Monday morning as clouds gathered around 6.30 a.m., f...