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Monsoon falters in Rajasthan as rain eludes alert zones, 14 districts under yellow alert
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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The monsoon's progress slowed across Rajasthan on Saturday, leaving most districts dry despite the meteorological alert, and a yellow alert was issued for 14 districts on Sunday.
The Indian Meteorological Department said the monsoon trough over Rajasthan weakened on Saturday, resulting in little or no rainfall across most districts despite a prior alert.
On Sunday the department issued a yellow alert for 14 districts, signalling a moderate risk of drought and heightened heat.
The slowdown comes as temperatures and humidity have risen, prompting officials to warn residents to conserve water and stay prepared for possible heatwaves.
Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and update alerts as conditions evolve.
On Sunday the department issued a yellow alert for 14 districts, signalling a moderate risk of drought and heightened heat.
The slowdown comes as temperatures and humidity have risen, prompting officials to warn residents to conserve water and stay prepared for possible heatwaves.
Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and update alerts as conditions evolve.