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Rain Alert for 16 Rajasthan Districts as Hail Hits Jaisalmer and Kota, Temp Falls to 10°C
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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A yellow rain alert has been issued for 16 districts in Rajasthan after a western disturbance merged with a Bay of Bengal system, bringing hail to Jaisalmer and Kota and pushing temperatures down to 10°C.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a yellow rain alert for sixteen districts across Rajasthan, citing the interaction of a western disturbance with a system originating in the Bay of Bengal. The combined weather pattern is expected to bring moderate to heavy showers over the next 24 hours.
In the western part of the state, the districts of Jaisalmer and Kota reported hailstorms early today. The sudden hail caused a sharp dip in temperature, with readings falling to around 10 degrees Celsius, a rare low for this time of year.
Local authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities, avoid non-essential travel, and secure loose objects that could be displaced by strong gusts. Schools in the affected districts have been advised to remain closed until conditions improve.
Farmers have been cautioned about potential damage to crops, especially pulses and oilseeds, and are being asked to monitor field conditions closely. The IMD will continue to update forecasts and may upgrade the alert if the situation worsens.
In the western part of the state, the districts of Jaisalmer and Kota reported hailstorms early today. The sudden hail caused a sharp dip in temperature, with readings falling to around 10 degrees Celsius, a rare low for this time of year.
Local authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities, avoid non-essential travel, and secure loose objects that could be displaced by strong gusts. Schools in the affected districts have been advised to remain closed until conditions improve.
Farmers have been cautioned about potential damage to crops, especially pulses and oilseeds, and are being asked to monitor field conditions closely. The IMD will continue to update forecasts and may upgrade the alert if the situation worsens.