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Rajasthan witnesses intense monsoon activity with Suratgarh and Sajjangarh recording 70mm and 130mm rainfall respectively. Jaipur's Bassi area received 113mm showers as the weather system advances westward. Meteorologist Himanshu Sharma predicts active rainfall in Pali, Jalore, and Barmer districts for 48 hours. The IMD had earlier issued heavy rain alerts for western and central India this week.

Key Points: Rajasthan Monsoon Advances With Heavy Rain in Jaipur Banswara

  • Suratgarh records 70mm rainfall
  • Jaipur's Bassi area gets 113mm downpour
  • Banswara's Sajjangarh tops with 130mm
  • IMD warns of thunderstorms in Ganganagar Bikaner
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Rajasthan witnesses fresh rain as monsoon advances in several parts

Suratgarh records 70mm, Sajjangarh 130mm as monsoon intensifies in Rajasthan. IMD predicts active rainfall in western districts for 2 days.

"Monsoon will remain active for the next two days with heavy rainfall in western Rajasthan - Himanshu Sharma, Jaipur Met Centre"

Jaipur, June 27

Rajasthan experienced fresh rainfall in the last 24 hours as the monsoon progressed into more parts of the state.

According to Himanshu Sharma, a Meteorologist from the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, Suratgarh district recorded 70 mm of rainfall, whereas the state's capital recorded 113 mm of rainfall.

"In the last 24 hours, monsoon has entered some more districts of Rajasthan. Due to which, monsoon rain has started in many places in Rajasthan. If we talk about the figures, then the maximum rainfall of 70 mm was recorded in Suratgarh of western Rajasthan yesterday", Himanshu Sharma told ANI.

He further added that Sajjangarh in Banswara district of eastern Rajasthan witnessed a maximum of 130 mm rainfall.

"If we talk about eastern Rajasthan, then the maximum rainfall of 130 mm was recorded in Sajjangarh, Banswara in eastern Rajasthan. Talking about the capital, 113 mm rainfall has been recorded in Bassi, Jaipur," he added.

Meteorologist Sharma noted that monsoon activity will continue over Rajasthan for the next two days, with rain expected in Pali, Jalore, and Barmer districts. Thunder and lightning are likely in Ganganagar, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer.

"Monsoon will remain in active stage for the next two days and the spell of rain will continue. There will be heavy rainfall in some places in western Rajasthan as well. Especially in Pali, Jalore and the areas of Jalore adjoining Barmer, rain will definitely be seen there, and yesterday thunder and lightning activities were going on in Ganganagar, Bikaner and Jaisalmer as well, and it will continue today and tomorrow as well. After this, there will be a slight decrease in the spell of rain and the spell of heavy rainfall in western Rajasthan will stop for a few days", he said.

On June 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert, warning of heavy rain in many parts of western, central, eastern, and southern India over the next few days.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally some relief from the scorching heat! 🌧️ But I hope the administration is prepared for waterlogging in Jaipur. Last year's monsoon floods caused so much damage to property. Fingers crossed this time!
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Priya M.
130 mm in Banswara is impressive! Our farmers must be rejoicing. Rajasthan's agriculture depends so much on monsoon rains. Hope the distribution remains good across all districts.
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Amit S.
While the rains are welcome, I'm concerned about thunderstorm warnings in Jaisalmer. That area isn't used to such weather patterns. The tourism department should issue advisories for foreign visitors.
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Sunita R.
Good to see accurate weather predictions this year. The IMD has improved its forecasting game. But municipalities need to do better with drainage systems - no use having great forecasts if cities still flood!
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Vikram J.
These rains will recharge groundwater levels which is crucial for Rajasthan. But we must remember that one good monsoon doesn't solve our water crisis. Need better water conservation methods year-round.
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Kavita D.
The contrast between western and eastern Rajasthan's rainfall is fascinating! 70mm vs 130mm shows how varied our state's climate is. Mother Nature never fails to surprise us. 😊

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