Jaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The impact of an active Western Disturbance over North India continues to affect Rajasthan’s weather, with nine districts placed on alert for heavy rain on Tuesday. Several parts of the state, including Jaipur, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, and Sikar, witnessed up to 4 inches of rainfall on Monday, leading to waterlogging in fields and damage to standing Kharif crops.
According to weather experts, rainfall activity will continue over eastern Rajasthan districts till October 8, after which the weather is expected to turn dry with clear skies from October 9 onward.
🌧️ Heavy Rainfall and Crop Damage
On Monday, intense rainfall accompanied by thunder lashed multiple districts. In Jaipur, several areas received continuous rain, leading to water accumulation in agricultural fields. Farmers reported damage to mature crops due to flooding and strong winds.
🌡️ Temperature Drops by Up to 12°C
The rainfall brought a sharp decline in day temperatures, with some cities recording a drop of up to 12°C. In Sikar, the maximum temperature plunged to 22.5°C, marking the coldest day in the state.
In Hanumangarh, the difference between day and night temperatures was just 1°C, with a maximum of 26.4°C and a minimum of 25.4°C.
📉 Rainfall Figures Across Rajasthan (Past 24 Hours)
Nagaur District: Kuchaman 88mm, Choti Khatu 50mm, Nawa 38mm, Makrana 35mm, Jayal 48mm
Bundi: 52mm
Alwar: Thanagazi 44mm, Bahadurpur 31mm
Sikar: Khandeela 70mm, Shrimadhopur 66mm, Losal 54mm, Dhod 56mm
Ganganagar: 365 Head 35mm, Suratgarh 44mm
Hanumangarh: Nohar, Pilibanga, Tibbi 27mm each, Hanumangarh city 25mm
Bikaner: Lunkaransar 26mm
Churu: 25mm, Pilani 14.2mm
☔ Jaipur Records 92mm Rain
Jaipur city experienced widespread rainfall with the highest recorded at 92mm near Chaparwada Dam. Other areas include:
Delhi Road (Chandwas): 53mm
Jalsu, Dudu, Mozamabad: 27mm each
Jobner: 40mm, Bairath: 52mm, Shahpura: 56mm
Fagi: 35mm, Chomu: 26mm, Sanganer: 29mm
🌡️ Maximum Temperatures Below 30°C
Several cities recorded day temperatures below 30°C:
Ajmer: 29.3°C
Alwar: 24°C
Jaipur: 25.1°C
Pilani: 24.7°C
Udaipur: 29°C
Bikaner: 29.3°C
Churu: 24.1°C
Ganganagar: 27.5°C
Hanumangarh: 26.4°C
Dausa: 27.2°C
Jhunjhunu: 24.9°C
Pali: 29°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised farmers to take precautionary measures to prevent further damage to crops and to avoid working in fields during heavy rainfall or thunderstorms.
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