The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for nine districts of Rajasthan, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next few hours.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, the alert has been issued for Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts.
The IMD said these areas are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, with wind speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kmph.
Residents, particularly those in open areas, have been advised to exercise caution during the weather activity. While the expected rainfall is likely to provide relief from prevailing heat conditions, strong winds and lightning could pose risks in vulnerable locations.
Meteorologists attributed the changing weather pattern to an active western disturbance affecting the region. The system is expected to trigger widespread thunderstorm and rainfall activity across several parts of Rajasthan in the coming days.
According to the latest forecast, weather conditions are likely to remain unstable from June 4 onwards, with strong thunderstorms, rainfall and isolated hailstorms possible in parts of the Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Kota divisions.
Wind speeds may increase further, reaching 60-70 kmph in some areas. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in several districts, while isolated pockets of eastern Rajasthan may witness hailstorm activity. The spell of rain and cloud cover is expected to bring down temperatures across the state.
The IMD said maximum temperatures in most regions are likely to remain below 43 degrees Celsius over the next week, providing relief from severe heat and heatwave conditions.
As per the department’s forecast, rainfall activity is likely at several places in the Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Kota divisions on June 5 and 6. Light rainfall is also expected in parts of the Bikaner division during the same period.
Isolated rain activity may continue in parts of the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on June 7, while weather conditions are expected to remain largely dry across the state on June 8 and 9.
The Meteorological Department has advised farmers, motorists and the general public to remain alert during thunderstorms, squalls and possible hailstorm activity.
While the rainfall could benefit preparations for the upcoming Kharif season, strong winds and hail may pose a risk to standing crops and infrastructure in some areas.
(With IANS inputs)
