Heavy Rain Continues to Lash Parts of Rajasthan

Jaipur: Heavy rain battered many places in Rajasthan with Kathumar in Alwar logging the highest rainfall of 11 cm, meteorological department said.

According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, heavy rainfall was recorded in Alwar, Baran, Bharatpur, Bundi, Jhalawar, Karauli, Sirohi and Tonk districts, in the last 24 hours that ended at 8.30 am on Sunday.

During this period, Deoli in Tonk and Behror logged 9 cm of rain each, followed by 8 cm of rain each in Roopbas of Bharatpur and Mandawar of Alwar, the centre said.

Additionally, 7 cm of rain each was recorded in Kaman of Bharatpur, Mount Abu of Sirohi, Patan of Bundi, Malakheda of Alwar and Baran, while several other places received rain below 7 cm, it said.

Light to moderate rain would continue in the state till September 10, the Met centre said.

The weather office has also predicted heavy rainfall at some places in Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions till September 9.

In western Rajasthan heavy rain is likely to reduce from September 9 and from September 10 in eastern Rajasthan, a weather office spokesperson said.