Jaipur, June 22 — The monsoon has firmly set in across Rajasthan, with widespread rainfall continuing to impact daily life in several regions. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, and Sawai Madhopur districts for Sunday, while a yellow alert remains in place for 26 other districts. So far, the state has recorded 109% more rainfall than average for the season.
Torrential Rainfall Across the State
On Saturday, many parts of the state—including Jaipur, Pali, Bhilwara, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Banswara, Sikar, Bharatpur, Jalore, Sirohi, and Rajsamand—witnessed heavy downpours. In Bhilwara, an impressive 175 mm (7 inches) of rain was recorded between 8 AM and 5 PM. The sudden formation of a waterfall near the Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple in Mandalgarh has quickly become a local attraction for residents.
Incidents and Damage Reported
Heavy water flow led to incidents such as a tree collapsing onto a house balcony in Pali. In Jodhpur, intense rains flooded a culvert, causing a tragic accident where a car belonging to a plywood trader skidded and fell into a drain, resulting in three fatalities.
During the past 24 hours, Pali, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Ajmer, and Jodhpur experienced particularly intense rainfall. Pali’s Rani and Marwar Junction areas recorded 68 mm of rain, while Jodhpur’s Balesar saw over 77 mm. Other regions including Bhopalgarh, Bawadi, Osian, and Tinwari also reported heavy showers.
In Ajmer, the Sarwad and Kekri areas enjoyed cooling rains, with Sarwad receiving 52 mm and Kekri 30 mm of rainfall. Rajsamand’s Amet reported 79 mm of rain, and Kumbhalgarh saw over an inch.
Farmers Welcome Rainfall, Tourists Flock to Scenic Spots
Once again, Bhilwara saw intense rain activity. Near Mandalgarh Fort, in the Khacharol Panchayat area, a new waterfall emerged near the Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple, delighting local farmers who consider the rains a good omen for crops. By 5 PM Saturday, Mandalgarh had recorded over 5 inches of rain. Farmers from Khacharol, Hoda, Triveni Khatwara, and Jojwa regions expressed optimism about the positive impact on agriculture.
Meanwhile, Bundi’s famous Bhimlat Waterfall is drawing throngs of tourists, now in its full glory. The combination of cascading water, lush greenery, and the rising water levels has transformed the waterfall into an even more captivating sight.
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