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Rajasthan Battles Heavy Showers as Western Disturbance Triggers Thunderstorms
✍️ The Csr Journal
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM
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An active Western Disturbance brought significant rainfall and thunderstorms to western Rajasthan on Friday, with Sri Ganganagar recording the highest precipitation.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms swept through parts of western Rajasthan on Friday, attributed to an active Western Disturbance. The Meteorological Department reported that several areas experienced intense showers, accompanied by lightning and strong gusty winds.
The district of Sri Ganganagar bore the brunt of the downpour, recording a substantial 85 mm of rainfall. This significant precipitation occurred despite some areas within Sri Ganganagar registering a maximum temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius earlier in the day.
Weather officials confirmed the high rainfall figures, highlighting the impact of the meteorological system. The event underscores the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in the region during this period.
The district of Sri Ganganagar bore the brunt of the downpour, recording a substantial 85 mm of rainfall. This significant precipitation occurred despite some areas within Sri Ganganagar registering a maximum temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius earlier in the day.
Weather officials confirmed the high rainfall figures, highlighting the impact of the meteorological system. The event underscores the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in the region during this period.