How is Cyclone Montha Affecting Rainfall in Rajasthan?
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Key Takeaways
- Cyclone Montha is intensifying and affecting weather in several states.
- Heavy rainfall is forecasted for Rajasthan from October 27 to 29.
- The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- Residents should stay informed and cautious during thunderstorms.
- Weather conditions are expected to stabilize by October 30.
Jaipur, Oct 27 (NationPress) The Meteorological Department has announced that the depression developed over the southeastern Bay of Bengal has escalated into a deep depression, likely to strengthen further due to Cyclone Montha.
This has led to several Indian states, including Rajasthan, experiencing a new wave of significant rainfall.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the effects of Cyclone Montha will be most pronounced from October 27 to 29.
Moderate to heavy showers, along with thunderstorms and lightning, are anticipated across various districts within the Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions.
The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in certain regions of the Kota and Udaipur divisions.
Conditions are expected to return to normal by October 30. On Sunday, the weather remained unstable in the Hadoti region, which includes Kota, Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar. Kota city was covered by thick clouds throughout the day, with no sunshine in sight. A cool breeze accompanied by light fog was felt in the evening, resulting in a slight drop in temperatures. The maximum temperature recorded in Kota was 30 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature reached 21.1 degrees. Wind speeds were around 5 km/h.
The Sangod area in the Kota district saw approximately 16 mm of rainfall on Sunday evening. A brief heavy downpour led to waterlogging on streets and roads. This rain provided respite to farmers preparing for Rabi crop sowing, although it caused damage to some standing paddy crops ready for harvest.
In Baran district, light showers persisted intermittently throughout the night, while Panwad in Jhalawar had drizzles with thunder around 3:15 p.m., followed by a 20-minute heavy rain.
Bundi district also reported light rainfall since the early morning.
The IMD is actively monitoring the deep depression’s trajectory and has urged residents to remain vigilant for weather updates and to exercise caution during thunderstorms.