IMD issues heavy rain alert for Rajasthan; 4-day orange warning for 12 districts
Synopsis
The southwest monsoon has surged across Rajasthan with a cyclonic circulation and monsoon trough combining to push rainfall to extreme levels — 167 mm at a single location in 24 hours. Twelve districts are under orange alert, 29 more under yellow, and an extremely heavy rain spell is forecast around 26 July across seven divisions. Eastern and southeastern Rajasthan face the sharpest risk.
Key Takeaways
The IMD has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in 12 Rajasthan districts including Kota, Udaipur, Jhalawar, and Banswara .
A yellow alert covers 29 additional districts , with thunderstorms and lightning also forecast.
Jagpura (Banswara) recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours at 167 mm ; Asind and Bagore (Bhilwara) each recorded 120 mm .
The monsoon trough is passing through Bikaner ; a cyclonic circulation over northeastern Rajasthan is drawing moisture from the Bay of Bengal .
Active monsoon conditions are expected to persist for 4–5 days , with an extremely heavy spell forecast around 26 July .
Daytime temperatures have dipped below normal; Jaipur recorded 32.7°C , 2.1 degrees below normal .
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Rajasthan over the next four days, as the southwest monsoon intensifies with the monsoon trough currently passing through Bikaner. A cyclonic circulation over northeastern Rajasthan is sustaining active conditions across the state, with eastern and southeastern districts expected to bear the heaviest impact around 26 July.
Rainfall Recorded in Last 24 Hours
The highest single-point rainfall in the past 24 hours was logged at Jagpura in Banswara district at 167 mm, followed by 120 mm each at Asind and Bagore in Bhilwara, 110 mm in Beawar town, 81 mm in Aklera (Jhalawar), and 73 mm in Jhalrapatan. Rainfall was also reported from parts of Dholpur, Jaipur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Baran. Waterlogging was reported in low-lying localities across several affected areas, disrupting normal life.
Alert Districts and Warning Levels
The IMD has placed 12 districts under an orange alert for very heavy rainfall: Banswara, Baran, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Kota, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Salumbar, and Udaipur. A broader yellow alert covers 29 additional districts including Ajmer, Alwar, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sikar, and Sri Ganganagar, among others, with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms expected.
Weather Systems Driving the Monsoon
According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation over northeastern Rajasthan, combined with the monsoon trough remaining in its normal position, is drawing continuous moisture from the Bay of Bengal. This is sustaining active monsoon conditions and is expected to keep rainfall elevated across most of the state for the next four to five days. The IMD has specifically forecast isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall across the Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner divisions around 26 July.
Temperature Drop and Agricultural Impact
The widespread rainfall has pulled daytime temperatures below normal. Jaipur recorded a maximum of 32.7 degrees Celsius, which is 2.1 degrees below normal. Ajmer logged 27 degrees, Kota 29.8 degrees, and Chittorgarh 29.6 degrees. Jaisalmer (40 degrees) and Barmer (39.3 degrees) remained the hottest spots in the state. The rains are expected to benefit Kharif crops, providing critical moisture for agricultural activities across Rajasthan's farming belt.
With active monsoon conditions likely to persist through late July, authorities in vulnerable districts have been urged to remain on alert for localised flooding and infrastructure disruption.
Point of View
Which overlap with flood-prone river catchments of the Chambal and Mahi basins, raises legitimate concern about infrastructure readiness. While the rains are a relief for Kharif cultivation, the gap between meteorological warnings and on-ground disaster preparedness in smaller districts remains a recurring vulnerability that state authorities have yet to credibly close.
NationPress
23 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rajasthan districts are under IMD orange alert for heavy rain?
The IMD has placed 12 districts under an orange alert for very heavy rainfall: Banswara, Baran, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Kota, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Salumbar, and Udaipur. These districts are expected to receive the most intense rainfall over the next four days.
How much rainfall was recorded in Rajasthan in the last 24 hours?
Jagpura in Banswara district recorded the highest rainfall at 167 mm in the past 24 hours. Other significant totals included 120 mm each in Asind and Bagore (Bhilwara) and 110 mm in Beawar town.
What weather systems are causing heavy rain in Rajasthan?
A cyclonic circulation over northeastern Rajasthan, combined with the southwest monsoon trough passing through Bikaner, is drawing sustained moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Together, these systems are maintaining active monsoon conditions across the state.
When is the heaviest rainfall expected in Rajasthan?
The IMD has forecast isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall across the Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner divisions around 26 July. Eastern and southeastern Rajasthan are expected to experience the most significant impact.
How is the monsoon affecting temperatures and crops in Rajasthan?
The widespread rainfall has pulled temperatures below seasonal norms — Jaipur recorded 32.7°C, which is 2.1 degrees below normal. The rains are also expected to benefit Kharif crops by providing critical soil moisture during the key growing period.
