Heavy rainfall lashes several parts of Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jun 24 (PTI) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Rajasthan on Tuesday, including Jaipur as monsoon remained active across the state, officials at the local meteorological office said.

According to the weather department, Jaipur recorded 77.8 mm of rain during the day. Sikar 13 mm of rain, Dungarpur 10 mm, Mount Abu 7 mm, Pratapgarh 4 mm, and Kota 2.9 mm.

The department said rainfall activity is expected to continue in the eastern parts of the state over the next week, with the possibility of isolated heavy showers.

In western Rajasthan, parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions are also likely to witness thunderstorms and rain in the coming days.

The weather department has forecast that rainfall activity in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions may intensify between June 26 and 29, with a few places expected to receive heavy rain. PTI AG NSD NSD