Jaipur: Residents of the city have been experiencing heavy rainfall, causing temperatures to drop below normal. Torrential rains in many districts of Rajasthan caused waterlogging, traffic congestion, and it has brought hardship rather than relief for the common people.
Rainfall in the city causes floods on roads, vehicles have been washed away, and water has entered many houses up to 5 feet. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of more heavy rains in the coming 48 hours. In view of the situation, the state government has declared a holiday for schools in 15 districts.
Red alert in these regions
Today's minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 24 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the weather department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in many parts of Rajasthan, including Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Bharatpur, and Karauli. The Meteorological Center Jaipur has issued a red alert in these districts.
In the last 24 hours, 1 to 3 inches of rain have been recorded in districts like Baran, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Alwar. Rivers and streams are in spate at many places, and small villages and towns have lost contact with the main roads. Water is continuously flowing into the dams, and water is being released. The rainfall is also expected in Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Ajmer, Sri Ganganagar, Bhilwara, Beawar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur and Tonk, and Churu.
About the Southwest monsoon
The Southwest Monsoon is a seasonal wind shift that brings heavy rainfall to South Asia, particularly India, from June to September. It is the monsoon period in India. The monsoon is characterised by a reversed wind pattern. During this time, winds usually blow from land to sea and from sea to land, bringing moisture and rainfall.
More rainfall is expected in the upcoming days
In Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, all schools will remain closed for 1 week due to continuous rain and security concerns. As per the weather department, the system that originated in the Bay of Bengal has now formed a low-pressure area in Rajasthan, with the monsoon trough line extending through eastern Rajasthan via Sri Ganganagar and Delhi. As a result, the rain is expected to continue for now.
