Monsoon arrives in Rajasthan with a 7-day delay. The Met department has issued a heavy rain warning.
The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has officially confirmed that the monsoon entered the state from the eastern parts on July 2. This is a delay of about a week from the normal arrival date.
Looking at the data from the past few years, this pattern is interesting. Previously, in 2019, the monsoon had also entered the state on July 2.
However, in 2017, the monsoon had arrived well ahead of schedule on June 15, showcasing its variable nature.
Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Jaipur Met Centre, provided information on the current status of the monsoon.
Currently, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) is passing through Tonk, Jaipur, and Alwar. Conditions are fully favorable for its further advancement.
This limit extends from Porbandar in Gujarat, through Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh and Tonk in Rajasthan, up to Bhiwani in Haryana.
The Met department forecasts that the monsoon will cover most other parts of the state within the next two to three days.
All meteorological conditions remain favorable for its rapid advancement, raising hopes that the entire state will soon be drenched in monsoon rains.
Meteorologists say that the moisture feed from the North Arabian Sea and the remaining parts of Gujarat is helping the monsoon to advance.
Its impact will be seen not only in Rajasthan but also in neighboring states like Haryana, Punjab, and the remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh.
With the entry of the monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts of the state.
According to the warning issued on Thursday, there is a strong possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in many parts of Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Jaipur divisions.
The administration has advised people to remain cautious and stay away from low-lying and waterlogged areas to avoid any untoward incidents.
The Met department's special focus is on eastern and southeastern Rajasthan, where the monsoon is expected to be most active.
Some places in the districts of Kota division, such as Baran and Jhalawar, may also record very heavy rainfall.
According to the department, monsoon activities will remain fully active in the state for the next week, which is also expected to increase the water levels in dams and reservoirs.
During this period, most areas of Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Udaipur, and Ajmer divisions may continue to experience good spells of rain.
After eastern Rajasthan, the people of the desert region, i.e., western Rajasthan, are also going to get major relief from the heat soon.
According to the Met department, there is a high probability of the monsoon becoming active in the areas of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions in the next 3-4 days.
These regions will witness a significant increase in thunderstorm and rain activities with strong winds, which could lead to a drop in temperature by 5 to 7 degrees Celsius.
For the people who have been suffering from intense heat and heatwaves for a long time, this monsoon rain is no less than a blessing.
This monsoon rain will not only provide relief to the general public but is also like 'nectar' for the sowing of Kharif crops, creating a happy atmosphere among farmers.
In summary, the arrival of the monsoon has brought new energy and hope for Rajasthan. The next few days will see widespread rainfall in most parts of the state, which will provide relief to many drought-hit areas and also strengthen the agricultural economy.
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