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Rajasthan braces for heavy rain on Sept 2 as monsoon expected to revive in Bhadrapada
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:03 AM
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The monsoon over Rajasthan has been weak during Sawan, but the India Meteorological Department forecasts a resurgence in Bhadrapada, with a chance of strong showers on September 2.
The Sawan months this year have seen a markedly dry spell across Rajasthan, with rainfall well below the seasonal average and many districts reporting drought‑like conditions. Farmers and water‑dependent communities have expressed concern as soil moisture levels have dropped.
In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a short‑range outlook indicating that the monsoon is likely to regain strength during the Bhadrapada period. The forecast highlights a potential shift in wind patterns that could bring sustained cloud cover and intermittent downpours.
The IMD specifically warned that September 2 could witness a pronounced rain event in several parts of the state, with rainfall intensity described as “strong”. Local authorities are being advised to ready flood‑control measures and to alert agricultural stakeholders.
While the prediction offers hope for replenishing groundwater and improving crop prospects, officials cautioned that monsoon behaviour remains dynamic and that updates will follow as the system evolves.
In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a short‑range outlook indicating that the monsoon is likely to regain strength during the Bhadrapada period. The forecast highlights a potential shift in wind patterns that could bring sustained cloud cover and intermittent downpours.
The IMD specifically warned that September 2 could witness a pronounced rain event in several parts of the state, with rainfall intensity described as “strong”. Local authorities are being advised to ready flood‑control measures and to alert agricultural stakeholders.
While the prediction offers hope for replenishing groundwater and improving crop prospects, officials cautioned that monsoon behaviour remains dynamic and that updates will follow as the system evolves.