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'Abnormal' Rains Hit 14 Districts Of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer Sees Scanty Showers

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur on Monday, followed by Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu on Tuesday.

Official data released on Sunday (July 16) revealed that 14 out of the 33 districts in Rajasthan have witnessed 'abnormal' rainfall during the current monsoon season. The Water Resources Department reported that, with the exception of Jaisalmer, all districts received normal or above-normal rainfall. Jaisalmer experienced 'scanty' rainfall, with 60 per cent less precipitation than normal.  According to the report, 14 districts experienced 'excess' rainfall, four districts experienced normal rainfall, and the remaining districts experienced 'abnormal' rainfall. 

Districts that received 20 to 59 per cent more rainfall than normal were classified as 'excess,' while those that received more than 60 percent more rainfall were classified as 'abnormal.' Furthermore, districts with rainfall ranging from 19 per cent below to 19 per cent above normal were labelled 'normal,' while those with rainfall 20 to 59 per cent below normal were labelled 'deficit.'

According to the report, the state received 273.91 mm of rain from June 1 to July 16, which is 77.7 per cent more than the normal average of 154.11 mm. The report also emphasised improved dam water storage compared to the same period last year.

The weather office reported light to moderate rainfall across various parts of the state, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours in the past 24 hours. Nainwa in the Bundi district received the highest rainfall of 11 cm, followed by Lalsot in Dausa district with 10 cm. Kota recorded 35.3 mm of rainfall, while Ganganagar received 23.4 mm, it said.

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The Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur on Monday, followed by Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu on Tuesday.

The increased rainfall has resulted in increased water storage in the state's dams, with capacity reaching 58.55 percent on July 16 compared to 44.54 percent the previous year. According to the department, 690 dams held 58.55 percent of the total capacity of 12,580.03 mqm.

The state of Rajasthan continues to experience diverse rainfall patterns as the monsoon season progresses, bringing relief to some districts while posing challenges to others. 

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