Relief has finally arrived for people across Rajasthan who have been battling scorching heat and heavy humidity for weeks. The India Meteorological Department, or IMD, has officially confirmed the advance of the southwest monsoon into the state. According to the department's latest bulletin, the monsoon entered the eastern parts of Rajasthan on July 2, 2026, arriving roughly 7 days later than its normal schedule. Its northern limit currently runs through Tonk, Jaipur and Alwar. Meteorologists say conditions remain fully favourable for the monsoon to push rapidly into more parts of the state over the next 2 to 3 days. This shift has already brought a sharp drop in temperatures in several districts, offering major relief to residents who had been enduring intense heat. After weeks of relentless heat, people are now welcoming the arriving clouds and cooler winds.
The weather department says a low pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining north Odisha coast, with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 kilometres above sea level. Separately, another zone of cyclonic winds is active over southwest Uttar Pradesh and northern Pakistan. The combined effect of these three weather systems means the monsoon is expected to stay extremely active across the Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur and Bikaner divisions of Rajasthan for the next 5 to 7 days. During this period, most parts of the state will see light to moderate rain with thunder, while some places could witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. The department has made clear that this spell is not likely to ease off any time soon, so residents need to stay prepared for continued monsoon activity.
Orange alert in Jaipur and Ajmer as roads turn into waterlogged streets
The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued an immediate impact warning, or nowcast, for the districts of Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk and Bhilwara. These areas face a strong likelihood of moderate to intense thunder accompanied by sudden gusty winds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour. As a result, the department has issued an orange alert for lightning strikes along with light to moderate rain in these districts. Separately, the department's own advisory also places Ajmer, Beawar, Jaipur, Tonk, Bhilwara and Bundi districts under a similar warning for heavy rain and lightning. Both the urban and rural stretches of Jaipur and Ajmer are currently under thick dark clouds. Several areas have already seen spells of intermittent heavy rain, leading to waterlogging on roads. Local residents say the weather changed abruptly within the last few hours, with a clearly noticeable drop in temperature.
Udaipur and Kota divisions face threat of very heavy rainfall
Monsoon activity is also at its peak across southern and southeastern Rajasthan. Weather conditions remain highly active today across the Udaipur, Kota and Bharatpur divisions. According to the department, districts including Udaipur, Salumbar, Sirohi, Jalore, Dungarpur, Banswara and Pratapgarh could see moderate to intense thunder at isolated places, along with sudden winds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour and lightning. Meanwhile, some places in the Kota division are forecast to receive very heavy rainfall. This continuous rain could raise water flow in rivers and streams, so people living in low-lying areas have been specifically advised to exercise caution. Administrative authorities have also been asked to remain alert and act swiftly if needed, to prevent any loss of life in the event of heavy rainfall.
Yellow alert in Bikaner and Jodhpur amid fears of dust storms
The weather is also shifting in western Rajasthan. Storm and rain activity is expected to increase further over the coming days across the Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for the districts of Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman and Jodhpur. These areas are expected to see sudden strong winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, dust storms, and light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder. This monsoon shift has already brought a drop of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in temperatures across western Rajasthan, offering big relief from the heatwave and scorching conditions for local residents. This relief carries particular significance for people living in the desert districts, where temperatures had remained persistently high for several weeks.
Safety advisory issued for residents
The weather department has clarified that people should not take shelter under trees or near weak structures during thunder and lightning. Residents have been advised to stay in safe locations and unplug electrical appliances. People living in low-lying areas and near rivers and streams have also been asked to stay alert to waterlogging and sudden rises in water levels. The department says similar weather activity could continue across different parts of the state over the coming days, so residents should keep a close watch on official weather warnings.
