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Rajasthan Weather: Rain and Hailstorms Hit State, Alert Issued in 6 Districts
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:03
Rajasthan Weather: Rain and Hailstorms Hit State, Alert Issued in 6 Districts
- •An active western disturbance brought rain and hailstorms to several districts in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Tonk, and Baran on Sunday.
- •The Meteorological Department issued a rain alert for 6 districts as light to moderate showers accompanied by thunder continued in eastern parts.
- •Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while Sirohi was the coldest with a night temperature of 16 degrees Celsius.
- •The weather is expected to remain mainly dry across most parts of the state starting October 19.
- •A new western disturbance is likely to become active again in north-western Rajasthan on October 23 and 24.
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The sudden weather change, including rain, hailstorms, and thunder in parts of eastern Rajasthan, was caused by the impact of an active western disturbance.
The Meteorological Department issued a rain alert for 6 districts in the state on Sunday.
The weather is expected to remain mainly dry starting October 19, but a new western disturbance is likely to become active again on October 23 and 24, bringing another shift in weather.
