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Monsoon Retreat Accelerates in Rajasthan; Rain for Kota-Udaipur, Heat in West Next 4 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:07 AM
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The monsoon withdrawal has quickened across Rajasthan, with the retreat line now reaching Jaisalmer, Nagaur and Sikar. Forecasts call for rain in Kota and Udaipur while western districts brace for rising temperatures over the next four days.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the monsoon retreat has accelerated in Rajasthan, pushing the withdrawal line further north to include Jaisalmer, Nagaur and Sikar. This marks a rapid withdrawal compared with earlier forecasts.
For the next four days, the IMD has issued a mixed outlook. The central‑southern belt, especially the districts of Kota and Udaipur, is expected to receive scattered showers and light to moderate rain, providing temporary relief after a dry spell.
Conversely, the western part of the state, covering areas such as Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer, is projected to experience a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures, with highs potentially crossing the mid‑30s Celsius. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
Overall, the weather pattern reflects the typical end‑of‑monsoon transition, with localized rain pockets amid a broader warming trend across the desert fringe of Rajasthan.
For the next four days, the IMD has issued a mixed outlook. The central‑southern belt, especially the districts of Kota and Udaipur, is expected to receive scattered showers and light to moderate rain, providing temporary relief after a dry spell.
Conversely, the western part of the state, covering areas such as Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer, is projected to experience a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures, with highs potentially crossing the mid‑30s Celsius. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
Overall, the weather pattern reflects the typical end‑of‑monsoon transition, with localized rain pockets amid a broader warming trend across the desert fringe of Rajasthan.