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Storms, Rain and Hail Expected in Rajasthan from Oct 14-16, Farmers Warned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for Rajasthan, forecasting strong winds, showers and hail across several districts between October 14 and 16, and urging farmers to protect exposed crops.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a three‑day weather warning for Rajasthan, indicating that from October 14 to 16 the state will experience gusty winds, intermittent rain and occasional hail showers. The advisory covers a broad swath of districts, with the most pronounced effects expected in parts of the Bikaner and Jaipur divisions. IMD officials highlighted that the combination of strong gusts and hail can damage standing crops and disrupt rural activities.
Meteorologists noted that the atmospheric conditions are conducive to rapid temperature drops and localized convection, which often produce hailstones in the region during the post‑monsoon period. Residents in the identified districts are advised to stay updated through local news bulletins and the IMD’s mobile alerts.
Farmers have been specifically cautioned to secure any crops left in the open, move harvested produce to sheltered areas, and avoid field work during the peak of the storms. The department also recommended checking storage facilities for grain to prevent moisture damage.
Local authorities in Bikaner and Jaipur are preparing emergency response teams to assist with any immediate fallout, including clearing blocked roads and providing temporary shelters if needed. The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue further updates if conditions change.
Meteorologists noted that the atmospheric conditions are conducive to rapid temperature drops and localized convection, which often produce hailstones in the region during the post‑monsoon period. Residents in the identified districts are advised to stay updated through local news bulletins and the IMD’s mobile alerts.
Farmers have been specifically cautioned to secure any crops left in the open, move harvested produce to sheltered areas, and avoid field work during the peak of the storms. The department also recommended checking storage facilities for grain to prevent moisture damage.
Local authorities in Bikaner and Jaipur are preparing emergency response teams to assist with any immediate fallout, including clearing blocked roads and providing temporary shelters if needed. The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue further updates if conditions change.