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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Rajasthan Braces for Monsoon Storms as IMD Issues Orange Alert for Jaipur, Ajmer and a Dozen Other Districts",
  "summary": "The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued orange and yellow alerts for Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, Bhilwara and several other districts as a strong monsoon system triggers thunderstorms, heavy rain and winds gusting up to 60 km/h.",
  "content": "Monsoon has fully arrived in Rajasthan, and weather conditions across the state are shifting by the hour. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre, part of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has issued an important nowcast weather warning for July 2, 2026. According to the latest bulletin, a strong weather system has become active over the central, eastern and northern parts of the state, raising the likelihood of moderate to heavy rain along with intense thunder in Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, Bhilwara and more than a dozen other districts over the next few hours. The department has issued orange and yellow code alerts for these regions and has strongly urged residents to stay indoors during the bad weather.\n\nDark clouds gather over Jaipur and Kotputli-Behror\nThe weather has suddenly turned in the state capital Jaipur as well as in the newly formed district of Kotputli-Behror. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a specific warning of intense thunder and lightning for both districts. Thick, dark clouds have gathered over Jaipur and its surrounding areas. The department says sudden stormy winds of 40 to 60 km/h could blow through the region, which may damage weak structures, hoardings and trees. Along with this, light to moderate rain is expected in these cities, with heavy rain in some pockets, which could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas.\n\nAjmer, Beawar and Tonk on alert for 60 km/h winds\nThe weather has also turned dangerous in the central Rajasthan districts of Ajmer, the newly formed Beawar, and Tonk. IMD has placed all three districts in the high-risk orange alert category. Thunder and lightning are expected here, along with sudden winds of 40 to 60 km/h and a strong possibility of lightning strikes. This burst of monsoon activity will bring down temperatures in Tonk and Ajmer, but the strong winds could cause minor damage to kutcha houses, huts and electricity poles. The department has advised motorists to exercise extra caution and avoid parking vehicles under trees.\n\nDouble threat of thunder for Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Bundi\nThe monsoon system has also taken firm hold over Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Bundi in the Mewar and Hadoti regions. The Jaipur weather centre's bulletin states that Bhilwara and Chittorgarh could see moderate to intense rainfall, while some parts of Bundi district are also expected to witness sudden strong winds accompanied by heavy showers. The department has made clear that lightning strikes are possible in these areas, making it essential to move farmers working in the fields and cattle kept in the open to safe locations without delay.\n\nYellow alert for Sikar, Alwar, Sawai Madhopur and other districts\nBesides the districts under orange alert, IMD has also issued a yellow alert for a large part of Rajasthan. Weather is expected to change in the Shekhawati region's Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu districts. In addition, districts including Pali, Rajsamand, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Dausa, Alwar, Udaipur, Salumbar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Nagaur and Didwana-Kuchaman could see light to moderate thunder in some places, along with sudden winds of 30 to 40 km/h and light to moderate rain. The risk level is comparatively lower in these districts, but local residents have still been advised to remain alert.\n\nWestern Rajasthan gets a reprieve for now\nWestern districts such as Jaisalmer, Barmer, Phalodi, Jodhpur, Balotra, Jalore and Bikaner have been marked green, meaning no warning, on IMD's latest map. In other words, no major alert is currently expected for these areas, and weather there is likely to remain relatively normal.\n\nWhat to do, and what to avoid, during lightning\nIMD has advised the public not to stand under trees during thunderstorms, to disconnect electrical appliances immediately, to avoid touching metal objects, and to take shelter only inside safe, solid buildings.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis burst of monsoon activity in Rajasthan can directly affect ordinary people's daily routines.\n\n• Across India: Nowcast alerts like this one are a reminder that paying attention to IMD warnings can help people make timely decisions about travel, electrical appliances and safety during the monsoon season.\n• In Jaipur, Ajmer and Bhilwara: Residents have been advised to avoid stepping out unnecessarily and to stay away from trees, given the risk of strong storms, lightning and waterlogging.\n• For farmers and cattle owners: In areas like Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Bundi, farmers working in fields and cattle kept in the open need to be moved to safe locations immediately.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which Rajasthan districts has IMD placed under orange alert?\nIMD has issued an orange alert for Jaipur, Ajmer, Beawar, Tonk, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Kotputli-Behror and Bundi, where heavy rain and winds up to 60 km/h are expected.\n\n2. How fast are the winds expected to blow during this alert?\nDistricts under orange alert could see winds of 40 to 60 km/h, while yellow alert districts are expected to see wind speeds of 30 to 40 km/h.\n\n3. Is there a rain warning for western districts like Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur too?\nNo, IMD's latest map marks Jaisalmer, Barmer, Phalodi, Jodhpur, Balotra, Jalore and Bikaner in green, meaning no major warning is expected there for now.\n\n4. What precautions has IMD advised during thunder and lightning?\nIMD has advised people not to stand under trees, to disconnect electrical appliances, to avoid touching metal objects, and to stay only inside safe, solid buildings.\n\n5. For which day has this weather warning been issued?\nThis nowcast weather warning has been issued by the Jaipur Meteorological Centre for July 2, 2026.\n\n6. What advice has been given for farmers and cattle in Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Bundi?\nGiven the risk of lightning strikes, the weather department has advised moving farmers working in fields and cattle kept in the open to safe locations immediately.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/rajasthan-men-manasuna-sakriya-jaipur-va-ajmer-sahita-eka-darjana-jilon-men-andhi-barisha-ka-renja-alarta-jari-3963",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-02",
  "tags": [
    "Rajasthan weather",
    "IMD alert",
    "Jaipur rain",
    "orange alert",
    "Rajasthan monsoon",
    "thunderstorm",
    "lightning warning",
    "yellow alert"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}