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Light rain cools Kota, temps drop; rainfall 35% below normal, IMD issues yellow alert
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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Light showers began across Kota this morning, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature even as total rainfall remains 35% below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the region.
Light rain started to fall over Kota early this morning, covering the city with intermittent showers that have persisted through the day. Residents reported a cooler ambience compared to the previous dry spell, and outdoor activities were briefly paused as the drizzle continued.
Meteorological data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that the temperature in Kota has dropped by several degrees, providing temporary relief from the typical pre‑summer heat. However, the overall rainfall recorded so far remains about 35% below the long‑term normal for this period.
Despite the modest precipitation, the shortfall in rainfall prompted the IMD to issue a yellow alert for the region, signalling the need for vigilance against potential heat stress and water‑supply concerns. Authorities have advised the public to stay hydrated and monitor weather updates as conditions evolve.
Forecasters expect the light rain to continue intermittently over the next 24 hours, with no major changes in temperature forecasted. The alert will remain in place until rainfall levels approach the seasonal average.
Meteorological data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that the temperature in Kota has dropped by several degrees, providing temporary relief from the typical pre‑summer heat. However, the overall rainfall recorded so far remains about 35% below the long‑term normal for this period.
Despite the modest precipitation, the shortfall in rainfall prompted the IMD to issue a yellow alert for the region, signalling the need for vigilance against potential heat stress and water‑supply concerns. Authorities have advised the public to stay hydrated and monitor weather updates as conditions evolve.
Forecasters expect the light rain to continue intermittently over the next 24 hours, with no major changes in temperature forecasted. The alert will remain in place until rainfall levels approach the seasonal average.