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Yellow Rain Alert Issued for 22 Districts in Rajasthan as Showers Hit Dungarpur, Banswara and Bikaner
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:30 AM
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A yellow rain alert has been declared for 22 districts in Rajasthan, with up to 8 inches recorded in Dungarpur‑Banswara and 70 mm in Bikaner, accompanied by a drop in temperature.
The state weather department has issued a yellow rain alert for twenty‑two districts across Rajasthan today, signalling the likelihood of moderate to heavy showers.
Meteorological observations show that Dungarpur and Banswara districts received as much as eight inches of rain, while Bikaner recorded a total of 70 millimetres. These measurements point to localized but intense precipitation in the western and southern parts of the state.
The rainfall has been accompanied by a noticeable fall in temperature across the affected regions, prompting officials to advise residents to stay alert, limit non‑essential travel and follow safety precautions.
The alert remains active for the remainder of the day, with further updates expected from the department as conditions evolve.
Meteorological observations show that Dungarpur and Banswara districts received as much as eight inches of rain, while Bikaner recorded a total of 70 millimetres. These measurements point to localized but intense precipitation in the western and southern parts of the state.
The rainfall has been accompanied by a noticeable fall in temperature across the affected regions, prompting officials to advise residents to stay alert, limit non‑essential travel and follow safety precautions.
The alert remains active for the remainder of the day, with further updates expected from the department as conditions evolve.