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Weather
Heavy Rain Begins in Jaipur Amid Western Disturbance
✍️ Mshale
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 11:34 AM
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Heavy rainfall has commenced in Jaipur as a western disturbance moves across Rajasthan, prompting weather alerts for the city.
Heavy rain has started in Jaipur today, following a western disturbance that has moved across Rajasthan. The National Weather Service issued a rain alert for the city as precipitation levels rose sharply.
Meteorologists say the disturbance is bringing moist air from the northwest, causing sudden and intense downpours. The rain is expected to continue through the evening, with some areas reporting hail and strong winds.
City officials have advised residents to avoid traveling on congested roads and to stay indoors if possible. Drainage systems in several districts are already under strain, and authorities are monitoring for potential flooding.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has activated emergency response teams and is coordinating with local police to ensure public safety. Residents are urged to keep updated through official weather channels.
The heavy rainfall is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the region, and officials warn that conditions could worsen if the disturbance persists.
Meteorologists say the disturbance is bringing moist air from the northwest, causing sudden and intense downpours. The rain is expected to continue through the evening, with some areas reporting hail and strong winds.
City officials have advised residents to avoid traveling on congested roads and to stay indoors if possible. Drainage systems in several districts are already under strain, and authorities are monitoring for potential flooding.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority has activated emergency response teams and is coordinating with local police to ensure public safety. Residents are urged to keep updated through official weather channels.
The heavy rainfall is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the region, and officials warn that conditions could worsen if the disturbance persists.