Rajasthan : due to the start of pre-monsoon activities in the state, the weather changed on the second day on Friday in Jaipur and across the state, giving relief to the common people from the heat. Due to the effect of western disturbance, the clouds were kind amidst the movement of clouds and strong winds. Due to this, a drop in temperature was also recorded. After noon, the weather changed completely at all places. After the rain, the weather became pleasant. Light to moderate rain was seen in about a dozen cities including Jaipur. The maximum rainfall of about two inches was seen in Kota. This phase of rain will increase in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Department, rain was recorded in Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Churu, Baran, Sangaria, Chittorgarh, Tonk, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Alwar, Nagaur and other places. On Friday, 45 mm rain was recorded in Kota, 40 in Ajmer, 15 in Jaipur, 10 in Baran, five in Churu and three mm in Sangaria.
The weather was pleasant in Mount Abu as well, due to which tourists admired the various scenic spots of the region. The first torrential rain of the season occurred in Hadoti. The inflow of water in the dams also increased. In Kota, one and a quarter inch of rain occurred in two hours. Water inflow occurred in the upper region of Chambal river due to rain. Due to this, 7598 cusecs of water was discharged by opening two gates of Kota Barrage by three feet each, while 3744 cusecs of water was discharged by generating electricity in the hydro power house of Jawahar Sagar Dam. The first torrential rain of the season occurred in Kota city for one hour. Due to this, the lower areas were flooded. 15 thousand sacks of goods got wet in Bhamashah Mandi. The first torrential rain of the season occurred in Jhalawar district. Khanpur received torrential rain for one hour. Rainwater entered many houses, buildings and shops. Rain occurred for half an hour with strong winds at many places including Bundi city.
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In western Rajasthan, the highest rainfall of 50.3 mm was recorded in Sriganganagar and 42 mm in Malpura and Tonk of eastern Rajasthan. While 50 mm rain was recorded in Ramgarh Dam of Jaipur and 40 mm rain was recorded in Bheru ki Dhani. Rain activities along with thundershowers are likely to continue in Kota, Udaipur divisions and surrounding areas on 22-23 June and rain activities are likely to increase further in some parts of south-eastern Rajasthan from 24 June. There is a strong possibility of heavy rain at some places in Kota and Udaipur divisions on 25-26 June.
Temperatures of major places
In the last 24 hours, Barmer recorded 42 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer 41, Jalore 42.1, Sirohi 39.2, Karauli 39.3, Jodhpur 40.5, Alwar 41.2, Bharatpur 39.8, Jaipur 37.4 degrees Celsius. With the start of pre-monsoon activities in Jaipur city, the city dwellers got relief from the heat on the second day, Friday. The weather changed after noon and dark clouds covered the sky and strong winds started blowing. Soon, heavy rains occurred in many parts of the city including Parkota, Tonk Road, JLN Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jagatpura, Sanganer, Sikar Road. People enjoyed the pre-monsoon rain by getting drenched. At the same time, the youth went out for a walk. However, the drivers also faced problems due to waterlogging on the roads. A drop of seven degrees was recorded in the mercury last night. 15 mm of rain was recorded in Jaipur till late night. Vehicle drivers got stuck due to waterlogging under the Nandpuri culvert in Malviya Nagar. The maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 37.4 degrees and the minimum temperature was 25.6 degrees.
Heavy rain alert in Kota division on 25-26 June
According to the Meteorological Department, rain activities with thundershowers are likely to continue in Kota, Udaipur division and surrounding areas on 22-23 June and rain activities are likely to increase further in some parts of south-eastern Rajasthan from 24 June. There is a strong possibility of heavy rain at some places in Kota, Udaipur division on 25-26 June.
