Jaipur: The Southwest monsoon arrived early in Rajasthan on Wednesday, reaching the state seven days before its onset date last year. The early arrival saw mild to moderate showers at various places in Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur, and Kota divisions of the state. The Met office, while confirming the onset of the monsoon, said that this year’s rainfall would be higher, with an increase of almost 10% compared to 2024. Kaman in Bharatpur received a rainfall of 100mm, the highest in the state.The Jaipur Met office said that in 2024, the monsoon arrived on June 25, and its widespread activity began by July 28.Rainfall was witnessed at many places in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Sirohi, Jalore, Barmer, Pali, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Jhalawar, Baran, Jaipur, Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, and Dholpur. “On its first day, the monsoon has already covered 50% of the state, and in the next couple of days, it will progress further. It appears that in the next three to four days, it will cover the entire Rajasthan,” said a city Met department official.By evening, Jaipur recorded a rainfall of almost 45mm. Many localities in the city experienced waterlogging and intermittent rains. “Mild to moderate showers will continue in Jaipur on Thursday,” said the official.The Met office said that Kota and Udaipur divisions are likely to get heavy rainfall in the next few days. “The monsoon arrived early, and it appears that it will cover the entire state in the next few days,” said Radhey Shyam Sharma, director, Met office, Jaipur.The Met office also expects 10% extra rainfall this year. “In 2024, the average monsoon rainfall was 624mm in Rajasthan, and this year it will be 10% higher,” the official said.
