Jaipur: In an extreme weather event, Rajasthan recorded 285 mm of rainfall in July 2025, making it the wettest July in 69 years.

The state’s long-period average (LPA) for July is 161.4 mm, which means this year’s figure represents a 77% surplus, according to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur.

The last time Rajasthan saw such high rainfall in July was in 1956, when it received 308 mm. While this year’s numbers didn’t surpass that record, they come very close, indicating a significant climate anomaly.

Multiple weather alerts are now in effect across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued very heavy rainfall alerts for Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Jaipur, Dausa, and Sikar. Heavy rainfall warnings are also in place for Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota, and many others.

On July 19, continuous rain caused Ajmer’s Ana Sagar Lake to overflow, flooding nearby roads and forcing the closure of access routes like the one connecting Bajrang Garh to local markets. The water even entered key public infrastructure—rainwater flooded the government-run Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.

Ajmer Municipal officials, including Health Officer Prithviraj Singh, issued a red alert on July 19 and urged residents to remain indoors and avoid flood-prone areas.

As Rajasthan faces abnormal monsoon conditions, concerns mount over water management, infrastructure resilience, and public safety during the continuing spell of heavy rain.
(With PTI inputs)