Pre-monsoon showers cool down Rajasthan

Jaipur: The pre-monsoon rains have brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat across Rajasthan. Light showers in capital provided respite from the heat, while the weather dept issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in 17 districts. Continuous rain is expected over next 2 to 3 days, with good rainfall predicted around Kota and Udaipur.

In last 24 hours, rains were reported in Barmer, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Ajmer, Tonk, Bhilwara, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Chittor, Rajsamand, & Ajmer.

The monsoon is expected to enter through Jhalawar district on June 26 and cover the entire state within three days.