Rajasthan records 'normal' rainfall this monsoon, Water Resources Department

Rajasthan has received normal rainfall this monsoon, according to the Water Resources Department here.

The state received 433.38 mm rainfall during June 1 to September 3, which is 6.06 percent less as compared to normal of 530.08 mm.

Eighteen districts of the state which recorded normal rainfall are Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Kota, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, and Udaipur.

Ajmer, Barmer, Bundi, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Sirohi and Tonk districts received 'deficit' rainfall (-20 to -59 percent) while Bharatpur, Bikaner, Sawai Madhopur and Sikar districts were under 'excess' rainfall category (20-59 percent).

"Rajasthan as a whole is under 'normal' category as it received 19 percent to -19 percent rainfall till Tuesday," according to the Water Resources Department here.

No district has recorded 'abnormal' (60 percent or more) or scanty rains (-60 percent or less).

Of the total 831 dams in the state, 335 are empty, 411 partially filled and 85 overflowing.

Meanwhile, Sawai Madhopur, Dabok and Kota districts in east Rajasthan recorded 37, 30.6 and 15.6 mm rainfall respectively, Met department said Tuesday.

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