Jaipur: After remaining virtually inactive for the last week, the southwest monsoon is likely to revive in Rajasthan from Sept 2, bringing fresh chances of rainfall across several parts of the state.The expected revival comes at a crucial stage as nearly 80% of the monsoon season is already over, while the state is currently facing a 17.84% rainfall deficit.According to the latest rainfall data till Sunday, the state has received an average rainfall of 295.11 mm from June 1 to Aug 30, against the normal 359.20 mm during the period in 2025. No significant rainfall has been reported from anywhere in the state during the past week. The prolonged dry spell has raised expectations for the next spell of monsoon activity, particularly in districts where the seasonal deficit remains high.Of the state’s 41 districts, 19 are in the deficient rainfall category, and 20 have recorded normal rainfall. “Only Deeg and Phalodi have received excess rainfall, while no district falls in the scanty or abnormal category,” a Met department official said.Jaipur division has recorded a 12.91% rainfall deficit, receiving 364.38 mm against its normal 418.40 mm till Aug 30. The situation varies considerably among its seven districts.“Jaipur district has a 23.11% deficit, with 340.48 mm rainfall against the normal rainfall of 442.84 mm. Dausa is 22.11% deficient, while Kotputli-Behror has recorded a 20.55% deficit. Jhunjhunu is almost normal with a marginal 0.10% deficit, while Sikar has a 5.33% deficit and Kherthal-Tijara is 9.67% below normal. Alwar is the only district in the division with rainfall slightly above normal, at 0.81% excess,” the official added.The western and southern regions remain the worst affected.Jodhpur division has recorded a 29.68% deficit, followed by Udaipur division at 26.75%, while Kota division is 17.69% below normal. Among individual districts, Pali has the highest deficit at 55.93%, followed by Jalore at 48.32%, Banswara at 46.48%, Jaisalmer at 45.95% and Dungarpur at 41.40%.The rainfall situation is also considerably weaker than last year.The expected revival from Sept 2 will therefore be critical for reducing the deficit, particularly in drought-hit pockets. With only one month of the monsoon season remaining, widespread rainfall will be needed to bring the seasonal figures closer to normal.
