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Rajasthan Reels Under Rain & Hail as Western Disturbance Hits 26 Districts

A fresh Western Disturbance has triggered widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across multiple districts in Rajasthan, leading to a significant drop in temperatures. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 13 districts and a yellow alert for 13 others, warning of adverse weather conditions. The sudden rainfall and hail have raised serious concerns among farmers about potential damage to standing crops, particularly mustard in the Tonk region. Weather officials predict the active system will influence the state's weather for two more days before conditions begin to clear.

Key Points: Rain, Hail Hit Rajasthan; Orange Alert Issued for 13 Districts

  • Orange alert for 13 districts
  • Hailstorms hit Jaipur & Nagaur
  • Temperatures drop sharply
  • Farmers fear crop damage
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Western disturbance brings rain, hail to Rajasthan; weather alerts issued

A fresh Western Disturbance brings rain, hail, and thunderstorms to Rajasthan, dropping temperatures and raising crop damage concerns. Weather alerts active.

Western disturbance brings rain, hail to Rajasthan; weather alerts issued
"The sudden rain has raised concerns among farmers, especially regarding mustard crops in Tonk and the surrounding areas. - Report"

Jaipur, Feb 18

A fresh Western Disturbance has changed the weather pattern across Rajasthan, bringing intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several districts, including Jaipur, Alwar, Tonk, Kota, and Nagaur, since Wednesday morning. The sudden weather shift has led to a drop in temperatures and a return to mild cold conditions in many parts of the state.

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and hailstorms in 13 districts, while 13 other districts remain under a yellow alert for adverse weather.

Intermittent rain was recorded in Jaipur, Alwar, Tonk, Kota, and Udaipur, with strong winds and lightning reported in the capital. Hailstorms occurred in areas around Jaipur, while Nagaur also reported hail along with rainfall. In Jaipur, rainfall began around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning, causing a noticeable fall in temperature. Kota and Tonk witnessed 20 to 25 minutes of heavy rain, leading to cooler conditions in the morning. Light rain was also reported in Sriganganagar, Pali, Hanumangarh, and Churu over the past 24 hours.

The weather system has caused a significant dip in temperatures. Sriganganagar recorded a maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius, dropping by 5.7 degrees, while minimum temperatures in several districts declined by 2 to 3 degrees.

Meteorological officials said the northeastern parts of Rajasthan would experience the strongest impact of the system on Wednesday. The sudden rain has raised concerns among farmers, especially regarding mustard crops in Tonk and the surrounding areas.

Farmers reported potential crop damage after heavy rainfall in villages like Gulabpura in Duni tehsil.

According to weather experts, the current system will remain active for two days, with temperatures likely to drop slightly on February 19 before rising again from February 20 as skies clear. The Meteorological Department has sounded an orange alert for Dausa, Karauli, Jaipur, Sikar, Tonk, Jhunjhunu, Ajmer and Bharatpur.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, an orange alert has been issued for Dausa, Karauli, Jaipur, Sikar, Tonk, Jhunjhunu, Ajmer, and Bharatpur, where moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds of 30-40 km/h are expected.

A yellow alert has been issued for Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Baran, Kota, Chittorgarh, and Jalore, where light to moderate rainfall and winds of 20-30 km/h are likely.

The IMD has advised people to stay indoors during lightning, avoid sheltering under trees, and switch off electronic devices. Farmers have also been cautioned that sudden rain and hail could affect standing crops.

- IANS

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Rohit P
In Jaipur, the morning rain and lightning were quite intense! The IMD alerts came in handy, but I feel the local administration could do more to warn people in rural areas, especially about avoiding trees during thunderstorms. Stay safe, everyone!
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Michael C
Visiting Rajasthan from the US and this weather change is fascinating. The concept of a 'Western Disturbance' affecting weather here is new to me. The alerts seem very detailed and proactive compared to some systems back home. Hope the farmers' losses are minimal.
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Aman W
Good that IMD is issuing alerts, but are the disaster management teams on the ground? Hail can destroy crops in minutes. Compensation processes are often slow and bogged down in paperwork. We need a faster response system for our annadata.
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Shreya B
The weather has turned so pleasant in Udaipur! Perfect for a cup of chai. 😊 But seriously, the advisory to switch off electronic devices is important—many people ignore it. Let's follow the guidelines and enjoy the cool breeze responsibly.
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Vikram M
This pattern of intense Western Disturbances seems more frequent in recent years. Is this linked to larger climate change? While the rain is needed, the hail and sudden intensity disrupt normal life and agriculture. Long-term planning is needed, not just alerts.

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