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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Rajasthan's monsoon set to take a three-day breather before rain returns from September 12",
  "summary": "The IMD expects rainfall activity to ease across most of Rajasthan from September 7, with a mostly dry spell through September 10, before a fresh round of rain hits eastern and southern districts from September 12-13.",
  "content": "The monsoon that has been drenching Rajasthan for days is finally losing steam. Weather officials say rainfall will taper off across most of the state starting September 7, even as pockets of eastern Rajasthan continue to see light to moderate showers. But the lull won't last, forecasters are already flagging a fresh burst of rain heading into the state's eastern and southern belts by the second week of the month, meaning the next ten days will swing between dry spells and downpours for farmers and residents alike.\n\nWhere rain is likely on September 7\nAccording to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, scattered showers are expected on September 7 across parts of the Ajmer division along with Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Jaipur, Dausa, Alwar and Bharatpur districts. The Bharatpur, Jaipur and Kota divisions are likely to see light to moderate rain, while a few towns in the Udaipur division could also get isolated showers. Western Rajasthan tells a different story, districts such as Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Sikar, Bikaner and Nagaur may see only light rain or drizzle at isolated spots. The rest of the state is expected to stay largely dry and clear, which means residents of the western districts won't have much to worry about for now.\n\nThe weather system behind the shift\nThe low pressure area that had formed over southwestern Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas has now weakened into a plain area of low pressure, a sign that the powerful system driving heavy rain in recent days is running out of energy. In meteorological terms, a low pressure area and the cyclonic circulation tied to it act as the engine of monsoon rainfall, when the system is strong it pulls in moisture and triggers heavy rain, but once it weakens, rainfall intensity drops on its own, and that is exactly what is happening in Rajasthan right now. The cyclonic circulation linked to this system remains active up to about 5.8 kilometres above sea level and is expected to drift east-northeastward over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, the monsoon trough runs from Sriganganagar through Rohtak, the centre of the low pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh, and then via Sidhi, Ranchi and Bankura all the way to Tripura. The further east this trough line shifts, the less moisture Rajasthan gets to fuel further rain.\n\nHow much rain fell in the last 24 hours\nJust before the system began weakening, eastern parts of the state received heavy rainfall. The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours was recorded at Khandar in Sawai Madhopur district, which received 104 millimetres, or roughly 10 centimetres, of rain, the most anywhere in the state during this spell. Rainfall of that intensity can cause waterlogging in fields and low-lying areas, so residents nearby are being urged to stay alert. Earlier, parts of the state also saw heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds, disrupting both farming activity and travel. With the system now weakening, this kind of intense, widespread rain is expected to ease up, offering some relief.\n\nA dry window from September 8 to 10\nPer the forecast, monsoon activity will slacken across most of Rajasthan starting September 8. The chances of widespread rain during September 8, 9 and 10 are being rated quite low. That doesn't mean clouds will vanish altogether, some areas could still see cloud cover and isolated local showers, but there are no signs of another major, widespread spell of rain for now. Over these three days, most districts are likely to see humid but largely dry weather, which should help drain excess water from fields and give crops some time to dry out.\n\nMonsoon set to reactivate from September 12-13\nThis relief won't last long. Weather officials say conditions in eastern Rajasthan could shift again around September 11-12. Clear signals point to a fresh spell of rain beginning in the eastern and southern districts from September 12 and 13. Between September 12 and 15, easterly winds are expected to raise moisture levels, bringing scattered rain to several districts. Southern, southeastern and eastern Rajasthan are likely to see more activity than the rest of the state during this window, so farmers in those areas should brace for another round of rain. After that, rainfall is likely to slow down again around September 16 and 17, though local variations could still occur.\n\nWhat comes next, and why farmers should stay watchful\nThe IMD has made clear that this 10 to 15 day outlook isn't final and could still change. If a new weather system forms over the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea in the coming days, its track and strength could completely alter the picture, bringing either more or less rain than currently expected. That's why farmers and residents are being advised to keep checking the latest district-level weather updates, so that decisions on sowing, harvesting, travel or any outdoor work can be made safely and at the right time.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis monsoon swing in Rajasthan will directly affect farming, travel and daily plans across the state.\n\n• In Rajasthan: Residents of the Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions should prepare for light to moderate rain on September 7. The dry spell from September 8 to 10 that follows gives farmers a window to drain excess water from fields and finish tasks like harvesting.\n• Across India: Travellers and transporters passing through Rajasthan on north India routes should factor in rain-related caution on September 7. The following three days should be relatively safer for travel through the region.\n• Flood risk in low-lying areas: After 104 millimetres of rain at Khandar in Sawai Madhopur, waterlogging is possible there and in nearby low-lying areas, so residents should stay alert.\n• Get ready for round two: Rain is set to return to eastern and southern Rajasthan districts from September 12-13, so farmers should plan crop management and irrigation with that timeline in mind.\n• Relief in western Rajasthan: Districts like Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Sikar and Nagaur are not expected to see heavy rain for now, so normal activity can continue there.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What will the weather be like in Rajasthan on September 7?\nRainfall will be weaker across most of the state, but scattered light to moderate rain is likely in the Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur divisions.\n\n2. Where was the highest rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours?\nKhandar in Sawai Madhopur district recorded the highest rainfall at 104 millimetres, or roughly 10 centimetres.\n\n3. Why is the monsoon suddenly weakening?\nThe low pressure area over southwestern Uttar Pradesh has weakened into an ordinary area of low pressure, reducing the moisture that fuels rainfall.\n\n4. What will the weather be like between September 8 and 10?\nMost parts of the state are expected to stay largely dry during these three days, offering relief from widespread rain.\n\n5. When will the next spell of rain begin?\nAccording to the IMD, a fresh spell of rain is likely to begin in eastern and southern Rajasthan from September 12-13.\n\n6. Could this forecast still change?\nYes, if a new system forms over the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea, the forecast could change, so people are advised to keep checking district-level updates.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/rajasthan-men-manasuna-ki-raphtara-dhimi-tina-dina-rahata-ke-bada-12-sitnbara-se-phira-barasenge-badala-28740",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-07",
  "tags": [
    "Rajasthan weather",
    "monsoon update",
    "IMD forecast",
    "rain alert",
    "Jaipur weather",
    "Sawai Madhopur rain"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}