Parts of Rajasthan see light to moderate rainfall

Jaipur, Jul 27 (PTI) Parts of Rajasthan received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours, with heavy showers recorded at isolated places in Jalore and Sirohi districts, the Meteorological Centre here said on Monday.

The department forecast an increase in rainfall across the state later this week.

According to the Jaipur centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), eastern parts of the state witnessed light to moderate rains at a few places, while western regions recorded similar rainfall accompanied by thunder at isolated locations.

Abu Road in the Sirohi district recorded the highest rainfall at 86.5 mm, categorised as heavy rainfall, officials said.

The weather department said rainfall activity is likely to intensify again in the coming

days due to a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal.

“A low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression and move forward, leading to increased rainfall activity in parts of eastern Rajasthan from July 28,” the department said.

It added that the monsoon is likely to become active across most parts of the state between July 29 and August 2.

“During this period, many areas in eastern and northwestern Rajasthan may receive heavy rainfall, while parts of the Bikaner division are also likely to witness rain,” officials said.

The department indicated that the renewed monsoon activity could bring widespread showers across the state after the current phase of scattered rainfall. PTI AG MNK MNK