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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Orange Alert in Western Rajasthan as Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Lash Bikaner to Barmer",
  "summary": "A strong weather system fed by moisture from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea has triggered thunderstorms, dust storms and heavy rain across Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur, with an orange alert in force for the next few hours.",
  "content": "Monsoon activity has picked up sharply across Rajasthan, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain expected to continue over several parts of the state in the coming hours. According to the latest bulletin from the Jaipur meteorological centre, weather has abruptly turned in the western districts of Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur, and even the desert belt is now seeing heavy downpours. The India Meteorological Department, or IMD, has issued a special warning for the state's western and southern districts and has appealed to people to stay alert during bad weather and take shelter in safe places.\n\nThe sudden shift is being driven by moist winds arriving from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, which together have set up a strong weather system whose effect is being felt directly over the desert region, producing heavy rainfall there as well. The Jaipur weather centre says different parts of the state could see winds gusting at 40 to 60 kilometres per hour over the next few hours, along with dust storms and the risk of lightning strikes. This has brought welcome relief from the humidity and heatwave-like conditions of recent days, with temperatures dropping by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. IMD has issued an orange alert for districts in the Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions, urging extra caution against lightning, while some districts of eastern Rajasthan are under a yellow alert for light to moderate rain.\n\nOrange alert for Bikaner and Phalodi as intense thunderstorms bring heavy rain\nThe weather department has issued an immediate warning for Bikaner, Phalodi and Nagaur districts. These areas face the possibility of moderate to intense thunderstorms accompanied by sudden strong winds, with speeds reaching 40 to 60 kilometres per hour, along with the risk of dust storms and lightning. Several towns in these districts have already received light to moderate rain, leaving low-lying areas waterlogged. The sharp drop in temperature has, however, brought clear relief from the heat for local residents.\n\nJaisalmer and Barmer battered by dust storms and sudden strong winds\nThe border districts of western Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Balotra, are also under a strong alert from the weather department. Satellite images from the Jaipur weather centre show dense cloud movement continuing over these areas. The sudden change in weather here carries the risk of lightning as well as light to moderate rain. Strong dust storms could also reduce visibility, and drivers have been advised to exercise particular caution.\n\nLightning warning for Jodhpur and Nagaur as IMD issues advisory\nThe monsoon is also fully active over Jodhpur and Nagaur districts. IMD says these districts are experiencing intense thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds. The department has strictly advised people to unplug electrical appliances and to never take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. It has also flagged the possibility of minor damage to weak structures, kutcha houses and hoardings.\n\nYellow alert for light to moderate rain in Udaipur, Banswara and Chittorgarh\nThe weather department has issued a yellow alert for the southern Rajasthan districts of Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh. These areas too could see winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour along with thunderstorms and light to moderate rain. Continuous rain in the hilly areas could raise water levels in nearby rivers and streams, and authorities have been asked to stay alert.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Alerts like this are common during the monsoon, so check the latest IMD forecast before travelling through areas facing strong winds or lightning risk.\n• In Rajasthan: Residents of Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur and Nagaur should unplug electrical appliances, avoid sheltering under trees and steer clear of waterlogged roads over the next few hours.\n• Temperature relief: People who had been dealing with heat and humidity get a 3 to 5 degree Celsius drop in temperature, though it's best to avoid stepping out during the thunderstorms.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which districts has IMD placed under an orange alert in Rajasthan?\nThe weather department has issued an orange alert for Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra, Jodhpur and Nagaur districts for intense thunderstorms, dust storms and rain.\n\n2. How strong could the winds get over the next few hours?\nWinds could gust at 40 to 60 kilometres per hour in districts under the orange alert, while yellow alert areas may see winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.\n\n3. Which districts are under a yellow alert?\nUdaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh districts have been placed under a yellow alert for light to moderate rain.\n\n4. What is causing this sudden change in weather?\nMoist winds arriving from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea have combined to form a strong weather system, causing rain even in the desert districts.\n\n5. How much has the temperature dropped?\nAfter days of humid, heatwave-like conditions, temperatures have now dropped by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.\n\n6. What precautions has IMD advised during the thunderstorms and lightning?\nIMD has advised people not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms, to unplug electrical appliances, to stay away from waterlogged areas and for drivers to be especially careful.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/pashchimi-rajasthan-men-andhi-barisha-ka-renja-alarta-bikaner-se-barmer-taka-mausama-ne-li-karavata-4794",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-05",
  "tags": [
    "Rajasthan weather",
    "monsoon update",
    "orange alert",
    "Bikaner rain",
    "Jodhpur storm",
    "IMD warning",
    "lightning alert",
    "Jaisalmer Barmer weather"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}