Jaipur | July 23, 2025 — This monsoon has soaked the Pink City with more than expected. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jaipur has recorded 310 mm of rainfall so far in July, making it the wettest July in the last five years.
🌦️ Rainfall Snapshot
- Total recorded (till July 23): 310 mm
- Average July rainfall: ~230 mm
- Heaviest single-day rain: 87 mm on July 18
- Last record: 294 mm in July 2021
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Jaipur and surrounding districts for the next 48 hours, warning of more moderate to heavy rain due to an active low-pressure system over eastern Rajasthan.
🗺️ Areas Most Affected
Several parts of the city are experiencing:
- Waterlogging: Sodala, Shastri Nagar, Mansarovar, and parts of JLN Marg
- Traffic delays: MI Road, B2 Bypass, and Gopalpura Bypass
- Power cuts and tree falls reported in Malviya Nagar and Vaishali Nagar
JMC has activated control rooms and emergency response units for dewatering and clearing blocked drains.
📸 What Locals Are Seeing
Residents have shared visuals of:
- Knee-deep water in basements and society parking areas
- Tourists enjoying misty views at Amer Fort and Nahargarh
- Auto-rickshaws struggling to navigate flooded intersections
A local street vendor at Chandpole shared,
“This is the most rain I’ve seen since COVID times. My stall is submerged by noon every day.”
🧭 Safety Advisory
Authorities urge residents to:
- Avoid low-lying areas and underpasses during heavy showers
- Stay indoors during thunderstorm warnings
- Keep drainage outlets around homes clear
- Dial JMC Helpline 14568 for complaints
📈 Looking Ahead
According to Jaipur Met Centre:
- Light to moderate rain is expected through the weekend
- Heavy downpour likely in outskirts like Chomu, Bagru, and Sanganer
- Temperatures will remain around 28–30°C during the day
📰 Why It Matters
This rain surplus is a sign of shifting monsoon patterns and could benefit groundwater recharge across Jaipur — but it also stresses the city’s drainage systems. Civic authorities are urging citizens to be cautious and proactive.
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