Jaipur, October 5 (Udaipur Kiran News): The monsoon-like conditions are set to return to Rajasthan, with the Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for October 5 and 6. The state is expected to witness heavy rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms over the next two days.
According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, the weather change is being driven by an active Western Disturbance over North India and a new weather system formed over the Bay of Bengal. These combined systems are likely to bring widespread rainfall across several districts until October 8.
On Saturday, light to moderate rain was recorded in Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Barmer, Jhalawar, Sirohi, Jalore, Banswara, and Pratapgarh. In the last 24 hours, Kapasaan (Chittorgarh) received 33 mm, Dhorimanna (Barmer) 21 mm, and Udaipur 4 mm rainfall.
Radheshyam Sharma, Director of IMD Jaipur, said that on October 5 and 6, the entire state may experience thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and hail in some places.
In Jaipur, the morning remained sunny and pleasant, but cloudy skies and rain showers are expected by the afternoon.
The IMD has forecast intense rainfall for the next 48 hours across Bikaner, Jaipur, Udaipur divisions, and the Shekhawati region. Alerts have also been issued for Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, and Bharatpur districts for possible hailstorms and heavy showers.
Authorities have advised farmers, travelers, and residents to exercise caution. Farmers have been urged to cover harvested crops and avoid working in open fields, while citizens should refrain from unnecessary travel during the storm period.
The rain and thunderstorm activity is expected to continue till October 8, after which a drop in temperature and the onset of winter chill is anticipated across the state.
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