June 16, 2026 12:50 PM
Pre-monsoon rainfall shatters three years record in Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan has recorded exceptionally high pre-monsoon rainfall, surpassing levels seen during the same period over the past three years, even before the official arrival of the southwest monsoon in the state. According to meteorological data, the district received 88 mm (3.46 inches) of rainfall during the first 15 days of June, exceeding rainfall recorded during the corresponding period in recent years. The unusually wet spell has defied earlier expectations of a weaker...