Rajasthan is reeling from a relentless monsoon onslaught as heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and swollen rivers wreaked havoc across multiple districts on August 31, 2025, claiming at least two lives and leaving one person missing. The state capital, Jaipur, along with districts like Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa, experienced light to moderate showers, while isolated areas saw intense downpours, leading to tragic incidents and widespread disruption.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported Jalore as the hardest hit, recording a staggering 118.5 mm of rainfall, followed by Pilani with 51.2 mm, and other areas like Sangaria, Lunkaransar, and Vanasthali facing significant precipitation.
In Sawai Madhopur, a devastating lightning strike on Saturday struck a house, killing a young girl and injuring seven others, highlighting the deadly unpredictability of the current weather. Another tragedy unfolded in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh, where a youth lost his life to a lightning strike on Sunday.
In Dausa’s Sikandra, a woman and a girl sustained severe burn injuries from a similar incident, underscoring the widespread danger posed by the stormy weather. Meanwhile, in Sirohi district, five youths were swept away by the strong currents of the Banas River while bathing; four were rescued, but one remains missing, with search efforts ongoing.
The IMD attributes the severe weather to an active monsoon trough and a circulation system over northwest Rajasthan, predicting that the deluge will continue for the next five to six days in eastern Rajasthan, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected and isolated areas facing intense showers.
Western Rajasthan, particularly Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions, is also bracing for significant rainfall over the next two to three days. The active monsoon has already caused waterlogging, swollen rivers, and heightened flood risks, prompting authorities to issue alerts, particularly for low-lying areas near the Ghaggar River in Hanumangarh, where staff leaves have been canceled to manage potential flooding.
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These incidents follow a pattern of monsoon-related destruction in Rajasthan, with the state recording 48% above-normal rainfall this season, according to the IMD. The heavy downpours have led to infrastructure damage, including submerged roads and collapsed structures, further complicating life for residents. As the state grapples with the ongoing monsoon fury, officials are urging vigilance, with forecasts warning of more rain and potential disruptions in the days ahead, particularly in vulnerable districts.
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