India News | Light to Moderate Rain, Hailstorm Recorded in Parts of Rajasthan
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Light to moderate rain and hailstorms with gusty winds were recorded in some parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, a Met office spokesperson said on Friday.
Jaipur, Mar 17 (PTI) Light to moderate rain and hailstorms with gusty winds were recorded in some parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, a Met office spokesperson said on Friday.
According to the regional meteorological centre here, Shahpura in Jaipur recorded 44 mm rainfall while Fatehgarh in Jaisalmer received 24 mm till 8.30 am. Paota and Pahadi in Bharatpur recorded 22 mm and 16 mm rainfall, respectively, Buhana in Jhunjhunu recorded 10 mm and Viratnagar in Jaipur 7 mm during the same period.
Nagaur tehsil recorded 7 mm rainfall and Chomu, Kotputli, Jamwaramgarh and Bari Sadri in Chittorgarh received 5 mm each.
The induced circulation system is still active over the state due to the effect of a western disturbance. There is a strong possibility of moderate to severe thunderstorms, strong winds and hailstorms in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Friday as well, Meteorological Centre (Jaipur) Director Radheshyam Sharma said.
On Saturday, there is a strong possibility of rain, strong winds and hailstorms and thunderstorms continuing in some parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions, he added.
Another fresh western disturbance will be effective over the state from Sunday. Its effect will bring thunderstorms, rain, strong winds and hailstorms in some parts of the state on Sunday and Monday, Sharma said.
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