Even though the southwest monsoon has successfully mapped its entry across almost the entire geographical expanse of Rajasthan, its current pacing has significantly fallen short of regional agricultural expectations. The weather system advanced into Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Phalodi, but its real-time impact remained strictly confined to dense cloud formations without any actual precipitation. While scattered light to moderate showers occurred in isolated packets of eastern Rajasthan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a temporary yellow alert for lightning and thunderstorms in six specific districts for Friday, July 10, 2026. This serves as the final spell before the monsoon enters a prominent weakening phase starting July 11.Monsoon Enters Weak Phase From July 11: Week-Long Dry Intermission To Spike HumidityAccording to regional climatologists and weather analysts, the active low-pressure monsoon trough over the desert state is undergoing rapid dissipation. A prolonged weak phase of the monsoon is projected to take hold across Rajasthan starting July 11, which is highly likely to stretch over the next seven days. This atmospheric shift implies that localized heavy downpours will drastically decrease, leaving the weather profile relatively dry in a vast majority of the administrative districts. Consequently, farmers preparing for Kharif sowing cycles and the general public will have to brave intense humidity and escalating heat indices instead of receiving much-anticipated monsoon showers.Heavy Rain Relieved As Heat Surges Back: Sri Ganganagar Swelters At A Scorching 42.5°CWith the physical suppression of monsoon rainfall, maximum temperatures have immediately scaled back to above-normal thresholds across several metropolitan circuits. Sri Ganganagar clocked the highest temperature in the state on Thursday, with mercury levels touching an intense 42.5°C. Urban centers like Churu, Jaipur, Alwar, and Chittorgarh also reported a noticeable jump in daytime heat. Experiencing temperatures exceeding the 40°C mark well into the second week of July has compounded public discomfort, making the summer conditions unusually harsh despite the official rainy season.District-Wise Monsoon Grid: Kekri Records 49mm Rainfall While Jaipur Battles Sweaty SunshineA closer look at the rainfall distribution metrics over the last 24 hours indicates highly localized precipitation patterns:Ajmer District (Kekri): Emerged as the wettest zone in the state, recording a substantial 49 mm of rainfall.Baran & Karauli: Anta in Baran registered 28 mm, while Suroth in Karauli managed a decent 24 mm of showers.Churu & Jhunjhunu: Siddhmukh in Churu touched 20 mm, while Pilani in Jhunjhunu observed a minor 10 mm of rainfall.Jaipur (The Capital): Experienced a completely clear sky with intense solar radiation and high relative humidity. The maximum temperature stood at 34.1°C with no recorded rain.Alwar, Udaipur, & Sikar: Remained trapped in dry humidity; Alwar reached a hot 38°C, while Udaipur failed to receive rainfall despite an active local yellow alert.Jodhpur & Kota: Enjoyed heavy persistent cloud cover that brought partial relief from direct solar heat, keeping average temperatures hovering around 35°C.
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