Rajasthan weather: IMD yellow alert in 9 districts, 60-70 kmph winds likely
Synopsis
A fresh western disturbance is set to flip Rajasthan's weather script. With a yellow alert across nine districts, winds touching 70 kmph, and hailstorm risk in eastern pockets, the spell promises relief from 43°C heat — but threatens standing crops just as Kharif prep begins.
Key Takeaways
IMD issued a yellow alert for 9 Rajasthan districts on 4 June , including Bikaner , Kota and Chittorgarh .
Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph are expected in alerted districts, rising to 60-70 kmph in some pockets.
An active western disturbance is driving thunderstorms, rain and isolated hailstorms across multiple divisions.
Maximum temperatures are likely to remain below 43°C through the next week, easing heatwave conditions.
Rainfall is forecast on 5-6 June across Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Kota divisions; dry weather returns on 8-9 June .
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on 4 June issued a yellow alert for nine districts of Rajasthan, warning of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next three hours. The alert covers Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh, where light to moderate rainfall and wind speeds of 30-40 kmph are likely.
What the IMD forecast says
The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur has flagged unstable conditions from 4 June onwards, with the possibility of strong thunderstorms, rain and isolated hailstorms in parts of the Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Kota divisions. Wind speeds in some pockets could strengthen to 60-70 kmph, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected in several districts.
Why the weather is shifting
Meteorologists have attributed the change to an active western disturbance affecting the region. The system is expected to trigger widespread thunderstorm and rainfall activity across Rajasthan over the coming days, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Relief from the heat
Maximum temperatures across most regions are likely to remain below 43 degrees Celsius over the next week, offering reprieve from severe heatwave conditions that have gripped the state. Rainfall is forecast at several places in the Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Kota divisions on 5-6 June, with light rain also possible in parts of the Bikaner division.
Advisory for farmers and motorists
The department has urged residents, particularly those in open areas, to remain cautious during the spell. While the rain may aid preparations for the upcoming Kharif sowing season, strong winds and hail could threaten standing crops and infrastructure in vulnerable pockets.
What's next
Isolated rain activity may continue in parts of the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on 7 June, before conditions turn largely dry across the state on 8-9 June. Farmers, motorists and the general public have been advised to monitor official bulletins as the western disturbance evolves.
Point of View
But the timing is not. Rajasthan's farmers are deep into Kharif preparation, and a 70 kmph gust with hail can undo weeks of field work in hours. The state's weather playbook still leans heavily on broad-division alerts, when what cultivators need is village-level granularity. Until India's last-mile weather communication catches up with its forecasting capacity, advisories like this will keep being half-warnings.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMD yellow alert issued for Rajasthan on 4 June?
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for nine Rajasthan districts — Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh — warning of rain, thunderstorms and winds of 30-40 kmph over a three-hour window. A yellow alert signals residents should be aware and watch for updates.
Why is Rajasthan's weather changing suddenly?
An active western disturbance is affecting the region, triggering thunderstorms, rainfall and isolated hailstorm activity. The system is expected to keep conditions unstable across multiple divisions in the coming days.
How strong will the winds get in Rajasthan?
Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected in the nine alerted districts during the initial spell. In some pockets across Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Kota divisions, gusts could strengthen to 60-70 kmph.
When will the rain stop in Rajasthan?
Rainfall activity is expected on 5-6 June across several divisions, with isolated showers continuing in Jaipur and Bharatpur on 7 June. Weather conditions are likely to turn largely dry across the state on 8-9 June.
How will the weather impact Kharif crops?
The rainfall could aid soil moisture for upcoming Kharif sowing, which is welcome news for farmers. However, the IMD has warned that strong winds and hail could damage standing crops and infrastructure in vulnerable pockets.
