Jaipur: As southwest monsoon reached Jodhpur division of western Rajasthan, it covered the entire state Sunday. The arrival of monsoon in western Rajasthan brought showers to Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore and Jodhpur districts. Kotada (Udaipur) received 70mm of rainfall, which was the highest in the state, the Met office said.As the monsoon entered western Rajasthan, many places, including Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur districts, experienced showers.“Now the southwest monsoon has covered the entire state. Usually, widespread rainfall activity is seen from July 2 onwards. Since the arrival of the monsoon was early, its full coverage is also early this year,” said an officer with the Met office, Jaipur.People in Jaipur witnessed a hot and humid day as a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in the morning, followed by a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. Though cloudy conditions prevailed in and around Jaipur, no rainfall took place until the evening. However, the outskirts of Jaipur witnessed scattered rainfall.The Met office said that a partially cloudy sky is likely Monday, with a possibility of showers in the afternoon.Kotada (Udaipur) was followed by Aburoad (Sirohi), where 60mm of rainfall was recorded, and Reodhar (Sirohi) and Sirohi, with 50mm each. Additionally, rainfall varying from 40mm to 10mm was recorded in several districts.The Met office said the state has so far received a good amount of rainfall. The good monsoon has elevated the water levels of dams and reservoirs in the state.From the week starting Monday, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall Wednesday, when many places in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Jaipur divisions are likely to get moderate to showers.
