Jaipur, August 3 (Udaipur Kiran): A low-pressure area has developed over southwestern Rajasthan. Due to this, heavy rain is expected in most parts of the state on August 4-5. In the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain is likely in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, and surrounding districts. Additionally, a low-pressure area over Jharkhand has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to move towards eastern Rajasthan via Madhya Pradesh in the next 48 hours.
According to Radheshyam Sharma, director of the Meteorological Department, the system will have a significant impact on the state on August 4-5, increasing monsoon activity in most parts. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Kota, Udaipur, and Ajmer divisions. On August 4, extremely heavy rainfall is likely in a few places in the Kota division. From August 5-6, moderate to heavy rain is expected in parts of Udaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner divisions, with some areas experiencing very heavy rainfall.
Rainfall Recorded in Over a Dozen Cities Including Jaipur:
On Saturday, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in over a dozen cities, including Jaipur. Other cities that recorded rainfall include Ajmer, Bhilwara, Sikar, Kota, Chittorgarh, Dabok, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Jalore, and Sirohi. The highest rainfall was recorded in Ramsar, Barmer, at 61 mm, followed by Arain, Ajmer, with 45 mm. Jaipur saw a significant rise in day and night temperatures, with the maximum temperature reaching 32.6°C and the minimum at 25.8°C. The city experienced light to moderate clouds throughout the day, with occasional bright sunshine.
Rainfall Alert for August 4:
- Red Alert: Kota, Baran, and Jhalawar
- Orange Alert: Bundi, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Pali, Sirohi, and Jodhpur
- Yellow Alert: Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Jaipur, Ajmer, Nagaur, Bikaner, Jalore, and Barmer
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