Relentless Rains Drench Rajasthan: More Downpour Expected

Rain continued across Rajasthan with light showers in various regions. The Meteorological Department forecasts more rain in the coming days, with heavy showers expected in several areas. The highest rainfall was recorded at Ghatol and Raniwara, and temperatures soared, especially in Ganganagar and Sangaria.

The spell of rainfall persisted across Rajasthan on Monday, with light showers gracing multiple regions. According to the Meteorological Department, the downpour is set to continue over the next few days.

From Monday morning until 5:30 pm, Dungarpur recorded 3.5mm of rain, Pilani-Mount Abu 2mm, and Jaipur along with Dabok in Udaipur experienced drizzles, as reported by the Jaipur Meteorological Centre.

During the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am Monday, moderate to heavy rains poured over southern and eastern Rajasthan. The highest rainfall was logged at 76mm in Ghatol, Banswara, and 71mm at Raniwara, Jalore.

The Meteorological Department recorded 65.1mm in Churu, 41.4mm in Kota, 40.2mm in Mount Abu, 8.5mm in Sirohi, 8mm in Anta, and 5mm in Dungarpur during this span.

On Monday, temperatures peaked at 42.4 degrees Celsius in Ganganagar, 41.3 degrees in Sangaria, 41 degrees in Bikaner, 40.7 degrees in Jaisalmer, and varied between 30.7 to 37.9 degrees Celsius across other major regions of the state.

Heavy rains are anticipated to escalate from July 3, with forecasts indicating potential heavy showers in Bharatpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Kota divisions, among others, on July 3, 4, and 5.

Moreover, a significant increase in rainfall, signaling monsoon arrival, is expected in parts of Bikaner division in north-western Rajasthan from July 4 to 6, according to the Meteorological Centre.

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