Jaipur : The monsoon has brought heavy rains across Rajasthan, and it will continue for the next two days. In Bharatpur and Dausa, heavy rains have led to a flood-like situation. According to the Water Resources Department, Deeg’s Nagar area recorded 9 inches of rainfall. Dausa’s Kundal saw 111 mm, Bhandarez had 99 mm, and Dausa itself recorded 87 mm of rain. In Bharatpur, Pahari area received 108 mm, and Sikri saw 70 mm. In Dungarpur’s Dhambola, 84 mm of rain was recorded, and Pratapgarh received 79 mm. Jaipur and 15 other cities experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Sunday.
Low-Pressure Area in the Bay of Bengal, Rain Expected Until 13th September
According to the weather department, a circulation system is present over central Rajasthan, stretching up to 5.8 km in height. The deep low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. It is expected to move toward Odisha and West Bengal in the next 24 hours. On 9th September, most parts of Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, and Udaipur divisions are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms. The weather department predicts moderate rain in eastern Rajasthan on 10th and 11th September, with heavy rainfall in parts of Kota and Udaipur divisions. From 12th to 13th September, the depression in the Bay of Bengal will likely cause more heavy rainfall in eastern Rajasthan.
Monsoon Rain Quota Fulfilled in August Itself
The continuous rain across the state has broken several records. Normally, Rajasthan completes its rainfall quota by the third or fourth week of September. But this year, by 17th August, the rainfall quota was already completed. Out of 33 districts, 30 have already received their complete quota of rain. Even desert areas have seen double the normal rainfall this season. In Jaisalmer, rainfall is 139.85% higher than average. Dausa, Karauli, Tonk, and Sawai Madhopur districts have recorded more than 1,000 mm of rainfall this season.
As of 7th September, only Jhalawar, Dungarpur, and Sirohi districts have not yet fulfilled their rain quota. But with three more weeks of rain remaining in September, it is expected that these districts will also complete their quota soon.
Excess Rainfall in Jaisalmer and Dausa
Jaisalmer has received more than double its average rainfall this season. By 7th September, Jaisalmer recorded 424.3 mm of rain, which is 140% more than its average of 176.9 mm. Similarly, Dausa, with an average rainfall of 594.5 mm, has already seen 1267.2 mm this season, which is 113% more than average. In Banswara, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Jalore, Pratapgarh, Kota, Baran, and Jhunjhunu districts, rainfall has exceeded the seasonal quota by 25%.
Bisalpur Dam Gates Opened for Water Release
The gates of the Bisalpur Dam were opened on Friday to release excess water. Currently, six gates are open, releasing 24,040 cusecs of water per second. Water flow into the Triveni River has decreased, and it is now flowing at 3.40 meters.
Rain Continues in Jaipur
Heavy rain continued in Jaipur on Sunday. Many parts of the city saw heavy rain, while areas like Sanganer and Jagatpura had light rain. The continuous rain has caused temperatures in Jaipur to drop, with a maximum temperature of 28.8°C and a minimum of 24.8°C recorded. In Sanganer, a dam in Teelawala broke, flooding nearby homes. Residents informed the authorities, but it took hours for help to arrive.
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