Flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan after heavy rain
Villages in low-lying areas downstream of the swollen rivers have been submerged. Rivers in several districts, including Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Dholpur and Tonk, are overflowing following heavy downpour.
The state meteorological department has issued a rain alert in 29 districts. Amid a warning of heavy rains, schools were closed in 14 districts on Tuesday.
The Baran-Jhalawar highway is also closed due to the overflowing Parwan river. Many villages in near Bhawani mandi in Jhalawar district have been submerged due to the flooding of the Rewa river.
The Jhalawar collector and SP said they had to go to the affected areas on a tractor.
In Bundi, Udaipur, and Dausa, schools, houses and roads have been damaged in rain-related incidents.
Two rooms of Government Senior Secondary School in Peepla Gram Panchayat, Kotda, Udaipur, collapsed on Monday night.
At 8.30 am on Tuesday, light to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded in the last 24 hours at many places in east Rajasthan. Very light rainfall was recorded at some places in north Rajasthan. The highest rainfall in the state was recorded at Atru (Baran) at 109 mm.
The highest maximum temperature was recorded at Sriganganagar at 40.3 degrees Celsius. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Sirohi at 20.5 degrees Celsius.
Average humidity in the air was recorded between 70 and 100 per cent in most parts of the state. PTI AG ANM ANM SKY SKY
view comments
First Published:
July 29, 2025, 15:15 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
Expect rain, thundershowers for two days, AQI satisfactory
New Delhi: Some parts of Delhi recorded very light rain activity on Saturday. While the India meteorological department has not issued any colour-coded alerts for the coming days, it has forecasted a few spells of moderate rain or thundershowers for Sunday and Monday. According to the IMD, from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Najafgarh received 1.5 mm, Palam 0.6 mm, Pusa 0.5 mm, Rajghat 0.1 mm, and Gurgaon 1.5 mm of rainfall. In the absence of intense rain activity during the day, high humidity combined with elevated temperatures made outdoor conditions uncomfortable. The maximum temperature was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. The heat index or feel-like temperature settled at 43 degrees Celsius at 2.30 pm and 42.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 pm on Saturday. The relative humidity oscillated between 66% and 92%. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "Rain activity may intensify. There are chances of very light to light rain or thundershowers likely to occur over Delhi during the early hours of Sunday. Thereafter, a few spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers may lash during the next two days," said a Met official. The Met department predicted a few spells of moderate rain on Sunday and Monday. However, very light rain to light rain is expected from Aug 4 to 8. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Mr. Chirag Jain never exits a trade in loss — even when he's wrong TradeWise Learn More Undo In Aug so far, Safdarjung, which is the city's base weather station, logged 21.4 mm of rainfall. During the ongoing monsoon season, Delhi has witnessed excess rain till now. The city received 45% excess rainfall in June and 24% excess rainfall in July. Delhi's air quality, meanwhile, continued to stay in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air quality index of 79. It was 61 a day earlier. According to the air quality early warning system for Delhi, which is the forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'satisfactory' range till August 5. "The outlook for the subsequent six days from August 5 onwards is that the air quality is likely to be in the Satisfactory to Moderate category," said EWS. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Gurgaon braces for a wet week ahead, dip in temp likely too
Gurgaon: The district's weather is set to remain humid, and then wet over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting recurring rain and thunderstorms, especially between Sunday and Wednesday. IMD officials have warned of potential waterlogging in urban areas like Gurgaon, especially if the rainfall intensifies midweek. Residents in low-lying localities or areas prone to drainage issues have been advised to remain cautious. On Saturday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 degrees Celsius, a slight dip of 0.1 degrees Celsius from the previous day, while the minimum rose to 26 degrees Celsius—up by 0.4 degrees Celsius. Rainfall was measured at 1.5mm, according to data from the KVK automatic weather station (AWS). You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Sunday could bring more intense weather. According to the forecast, parts of the city may receive sustained rain and thunderstorms in the morning, followed by scattered storms in the afternoon. Daytime temperatures are likely to dip slightly to around 31 degrees Celsius. "The unsettled pattern is expected to persist into early next week. On Monday, some areas may see isolated thunderstorms in the morning, clearing later for some sunshine. Tuesday brings a higher risk of afternoon thunderstorms, with similar daytime highs around 32 degrees Celsius," said an IMD official. The heaviest rainfall is likely on Wednesday morning, when dense cloud cover and intense showers are expected. While the rain may taper off later in the day, the sky will remain mostly overcast. Temperatures will hover around 31 degrees Celsius during the day and dip to 26 degrees Celsius at night. By Thursday and Friday, conditions may gradually stabilise. Thursday will start out cloudy but could clear up later. Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures climbing to 34 degrees Celsius. With a combination of heavy morning showers and afternoon thunderstorms in the mix, the city is staring at several days of wet commutes and muggy weather. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Gear up for rainy days ahead in city, temp to drop too: Met
Lucknow: Be ready for rainy days ahead, as Lucknow is likely to receive rainfall for the next 20 days, said the weatherman. On Saturday, the city was lashed by moderate rain in the evening hours, which brought traffic to a standstill and caused waterlogging in several parts of the city. More rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. "Lucknow will receive light to moderate rain for the next 20 days. The rainfall activity on Saturday and for the next two days is the result of two cyclonic circulations, one over eastern UP and the other over Bihar. Along with this, a western disturbance will further bring more rainy relief," said senior scientist of the state Met department, Mohammad Danish. He said that due to frequent rainfall activity, there is a possibility of a drop in day temperature by 2-3 degrees. The maximum and minimum temperatures on Saturday were 33.3 and 27.1 degrees, respectively, with 3.2 mm of rainfall recorded at Amausi Met office. On Sunday, it is predicted that there will be a generally overcast sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 30 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. There is a warning of a thunderstorm and lightning and heavy rain at isolated places. Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers are very likely at many places over West UP and at most places over East UP. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
