Rajasthan: Southwest monsoon brings intense rainfall

Rajasthan experienced widespread and intense rainfall as the southwest monsoon became active across the state, the Met department said on Saturday.

Niwai in the Tonk district recorded the highest rainfall measuring 165 mm in the past 24 hours.

Most areas in eastern Rajasthan reported rainfall, with some regions experiencing heavy to very heavy showers. Western Rajasthan also saw scattered rain, with intensity varying from light to heavy.


Significant rainfall figures included 153 mm in Chaksu (Jaipur), 139 mm in Chauth ka Barwara (Sawai Madhopur), 119 mm in Sikrai (Dausa), 116 mm in Bundi and 115 mm in Kota.

The forecast predicted that rainfall would continue in parts of the state on June 21.

On June 22 and 23, heavy to very heavy rain is likely in regions under Bharatpur, Jaipur and Kota divisions.