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Weather
Kota Suffers 47% Drop in Monsoon Rainfall, 0.6mm Recorded in 24 Hours
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM
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Kota has received 47% less rainfall than usual this monsoon season, with only 0.6 mm falling in a 24‑hour period, according to local weather reports.
The monsoon season in Kota, Rajasthan, has been markedly drier than expected, with rainfall totals falling 47% below the long‑term average for this period.
Meteorological data released by the local weather bureau shows that only 0.6 mm of rain fell over a 24‑hour period, the lowest recorded in recent years. This figure is a stark contrast to the typical 10–15 mm that the region usually receives during the same timeframe.
The deficit has raised concerns among farmers and water‑resource managers, as reduced rainfall threatens irrigation schedules and groundwater recharge. Local authorities have warned that the shortfall could impact crop yields and water availability for households.
In response, the Kota municipal administration has intensified monitoring of rainfall patterns and is coordinating with state agencies to prepare contingency plans, including water‑conservation measures and potential relief support for affected communities.
Meteorological data released by the local weather bureau shows that only 0.6 mm of rain fell over a 24‑hour period, the lowest recorded in recent years. This figure is a stark contrast to the typical 10–15 mm that the region usually receives during the same timeframe.
The deficit has raised concerns among farmers and water‑resource managers, as reduced rainfall threatens irrigation schedules and groundwater recharge. Local authorities have warned that the shortfall could impact crop yields and water availability for households.
In response, the Kota municipal administration has intensified monitoring of rainfall patterns and is coordinating with state agencies to prepare contingency plans, including water‑conservation measures and potential relief support for affected communities.