Jaipur, July 1
Rajasthan has recorded 128 per cent more rainfall than normal during June in the ongoing monsoon season, the weather department officials have said.
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy showers have filled ponds and dams across the state much earlier than usual. The rainfall has been particularly abundant in eastern Rajasthan, which received 160 per cent more than average, while western Rajasthan saw a 79 per cent increase.
As a result, rivers and seasonal drains are flowing strongly, and water levels in many dams have risen significantly. In the Kota division, several smaller dams are already filled to capacity, while major reservoirs like Bisalpur, Parvati, and Mahi Bajaj Sagar have also received a healthy inflow.
The Water Resources Department reports that Rajasthan's dams currently hold 50.45 per cent of their total storage capacity -- a significant jump from 32.53 per cent on the same date last year.
Notably, 90 previously dry dams have started receiving water. Dams in the Jaipur division are at 37.05 per cent capacity. Historical data shows that over the past decade, eastern Rajasthan has consistently received more rainfall during the monsoon season compared to the west.