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Yellow Rain Alert Issued for 15 Districts in Rajasthan on Friday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 06:47 AM
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Rajasthan's disaster management authority has placed 15 districts under a yellow rain alert for Friday, with a follow‑up warning for 13 districts on August 22 and a forecast of a weakening monsoon from August 23.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority (RSDMA) announced a yellow alert for rainfall on Friday, covering fifteen districts across the state. The alert signals the possibility of moderate showers that could disrupt daily activities and cause localized flooding.
Authorities have indicated that a similar warning will be extended to thirteen districts on August 22, as the weather system moves eastward. Meteorologists expect scattered rain with occasional heavy bursts, though overall precipitation is projected to remain below severe levels.
Weather forecasts released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the monsoon, which entered Rajasthan earlier this month, may lose intensity from August 23 onward. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay updated with local bulletins, avoid low‑lying areas during heavy downpours, and secure property against water damage.
The yellow alert is part of a tiered warning system designed to prompt precautionary measures without causing panic. Local administrations are coordinating with police and health services to ensure rapid response should any flood‑related incidents arise.
Authorities have indicated that a similar warning will be extended to thirteen districts on August 22, as the weather system moves eastward. Meteorologists expect scattered rain with occasional heavy bursts, though overall precipitation is projected to remain below severe levels.
Weather forecasts released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the monsoon, which entered Rajasthan earlier this month, may lose intensity from August 23 onward. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay updated with local bulletins, avoid low‑lying areas during heavy downpours, and secure property against water damage.
The yellow alert is part of a tiered warning system designed to prompt precautionary measures without causing panic. Local administrations are coordinating with police and health services to ensure rapid response should any flood‑related incidents arise.