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Rajasthan monsoon flooding 2026

Overview

Heavy monsoon rains swept Rajasthan on 29 July, prompting a yellow alert for 22 districts. Flooding inundated major roads in Jaipur and low‑lying areas of Dholpur, while cooler temperatures offered some relief to farmers. The Indian Meteorological Department warned that active rainfall would continue into early August.

A week later, on 7 August, intense downpours persisted across the state, with Bharatpur and Dhaulpur recording several inches of rain and widespread water‑logging on roads. Nearby districts such as Alwar, Karauli and Sawai Madhopur also reported flooding, while Jaipur saw cloud cover but no rain. Authorities forecast continued heavy rain through early August, expecting a gradual decline after 15 August.

Entities

Jaipur · Rajasthan (state, India) · Dhaulpur · Indian Meteorological Department · Bharatpur

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

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  2. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Rajasthan monsoon causes flooding in Jaipur, Dholpur as rain persists

    Monsoon rains in Rajasthan on 29 July flooded Jaipur roads and Dholpur markets, prompting a yellow alert for 22 districts and forecasts of continued heavy rain until 2 August.

Sources

asmfc.com · dainiknavajyoti.net